Department of Agriculture and Environment: Checking the landslide area on the west bank downstream of Nha Mat sluice

On the morning of March 18, a delegation of officials from the Department of Agriculture and Environment led by Mr. Ngo Nguyen Phong - Deputy Director of the Department, along with related units and the People's Committee of Bac Lieu City, inspected and proposed solutions to overcome landslides in the western bank downstream of Nha Mat culvert (Nha Mat ward, Bac Lieu City).

Delegation of officials from the Department of Agriculture and Environment inspected the landslide area in Nha Mat ward (Bac Lieu city).

Accordingly, the landslide occurred on the west bank downstream of Nha Mat culvert (located on the 30/4 canal, in Chom Xoai hamlet, Nha Mat ward). The landslide is 33m long, 3m wide, and 1.3m deep. It was determined that the landslide was caused by the erosion of strong currents from the East Sea and the influence of the tide, while the area has a deep slide, lacks a hard embankment protection system, and weak canal banks. The scene shows that cracks have appeared near the landslide area, with a risk of further landslides if not reinforced in time, and the risk of cutting off rural traffic routes...

Landslide area on the west bank downstream of Nha Mat sluice (Nha Mat ward, Bac Lieu city).

After inspection, Mr. Ngo Nguyen Phong - Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment proposed that the People's Committee of Bac Lieu City assign staff to coordinate with the Dike Management Department under the Department of Irrigation and Construction Management to continue to monitor the landslide developments; not allowing people and vehicles to pass while waiting for the repair; instructing people to travel by other routes to ensure safety. At the same time, install warning signs for people and vehicles, including waterway traffic and traffic lights; hire consultants to deploy statistics and coordinate with the Department of Agriculture to immediately construct temporary solutions to protect the safety of traffic routes and the property and houses of people around. The Department of Agriculture and Environment will coordinate in handling landslides as well as report to the Provincial People's Committee. In particular, coordinate with the sectors to propose solutions and plans to build long-term embankments to prevent and control landslides for the river section from the bridge to the 30/4 canal...

News and photos: M.D.

Source: https://www.baobaclieu.vn/tin-tuc/so-nong-nghiep-va-moi-truong-kiem-tra-khu-vuc-sat-lo-bo-phia-tay-ha-luu-cong-nha-mat-99784.html