On November 16, the People's Committee of Quang Ngai province announced an emergency situation regarding natural disasters caused by heavy rains at the landslide-prone area of ​​Mang Ka Muong mountain (Nuoc Tang village, Son Bao commune, Son Ha district).

Previously, due to heavy rains from September to November, the Mang Ka Muong mountainside (opposite the cultural house of Nuoc Tang village) had cracks about 60m long, along the traffic route, 0.5 - 2m deep, about 50cm wide.

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Landslide on Mang Ka Muong mountain. Photo: Trang Chi

Through on-site inspection, the crack is getting wider and wider, many sections have collapsed and slid, the deepest is about more than 2m.

The mountain crack and landslide directly affected the DX47 route to Nuoc Trong reservoir, 4 households (21 people) living at the foot of the mountain, Huong Duong kindergarten (with 27 children, 1 teacher), Nuoc Tang village cultural house, Nuoc Trong reservoir BTS station, the experimental camp temporarily handed over to the District Agricultural Service Center and indirectly affected 5 households living nearby.

Assessing that heavy rains will continue to occur in the area in the coming time, with a high risk of landslides in this area, threatening the property and lives of many people, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested the Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Control and Search and Rescue of Son Ha district to closely monitor the developments of heavy rains and landslide areas, promptly evacuate people according to the principle of "go early, return late", only when it is determined that it is safe will people return home.

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Authorities inspect landslides at Mang Ka Muong mountain. Photo: Trang Chi

Ensure necessary food for people at evacuation sites according to the "4 on-site" motto. At the same time, move students from Huong Duong Kindergarten to Son Bao Primary School.

Put up warning signs, delineate dangerous areas, arrange guards, and guide people and vehicles through landslide areas when there is heavy rain to ensure safety.

Mobilize forces and means to handle landslides to ensure the safety of people's lives and property.

When Son Ha district completes measures to handle the landslide to ensure safety, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee will consider announcing the end of the above emergency situation.