5km of Cai Phan Rang river bank eroded, threatening people's houses

On November 21, Vice Chairman of Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee Le Huyen inspected the serious landslide area along Cai Phan Rang River, along Highway 27 in Phu Nhuan village, My Son commune.

Many days of heavy rain caused the Cai Phan Rang riverbank through Phu Nhuan village to erode, stretching about 5km. The most seriously eroded section was 500m long, only about 35m from National Highway 27. Immediately after receiving the information, the leaders of My Son commune mobilized 20 affected households to evacuate to relatives' houses and put up ropes to warn of danger.

The dike of Cai Phan Rang River has been seriously eroded. Photo: MY SON COMMUNE POLICE

After the inspection, the leaders of Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee acknowledged the proposal of My Son Commune People's Committee on the investment policy of embankment to ensure long-term safety. In the immediate future, the province will urgently invest in the most seriously eroded section, 500m long. The Commune People's Committee needs to ensure the safety of lives and property of households near the landslide area; proactively respond to landslide-prone areas.

Leaders of Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee inspect the landslide area. Photo: NHAT THANH

The Cai River embankment is seriously eroded. Photo: NHAT THANH

On the same day, My Son Commune Police announced that households living near river banks, streams and low-lying areas showing signs of subsidence must urgently collect necessary belongings and move to a safe place.

People should not stay overnight in dangerous areas; should not go through areas with strong currents or eroding river banks. When discovering cracks in the ground or unusually strong currents, they should immediately report to the local authorities or the Commune Police for timely support.

HIEU GIANG - TIEN THANG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/5km-bo-song-cai-phan-rang-sat-lo-uy-hiep-nha-dan-post824755.html