Close-up of D'Ran Pass - where a natural disaster emergency has just been declared

According to the decision, the emergency situation is determined at the section Km262+400 to Km262+530 D'Ran Pass, National Highway 20 (in Xuan Truong Ward - Da Lat) and the section Km47+252 to Km54+000 Gia Bac Pass, National Highway 28 (in Son Dien Commune).

D'Ran Pass is about 10km long, with many narrow turns and steep slopes.

Previously, from October 26 to 30, prolonged heavy rain caused landslides and cracks in many locations on two national highways, disrupting traffic through the area, posing a potential safety risk to people and vehicles.

thumbnails (8) — D'Ran Pass over the suspension bridge, an area heavily affected by natural disasters

In particular, at the D'Ran Pass area, the ground was saturated with water, causing tons of rocks and ancient pine trees to suddenly slide onto the road surface on the night of October 28, completely paralyzing the road section through the Suspension Bridge.

thumbnail (1) — Soil and rocks from above slid down the road

thumbnails (10) — Prolonged rain caused rocks and soil to slide down the road.

D'Ran Pass is about 10km long, with many narrow bends and steep slopes. This is a vital traffic route connecting Da Lat with Song Pha Pass (National Highway 27), leading down to Phan Rang - Khanh Hoa . During the rainy season, landslides often occur on this pass, causing traffic disruption.

thumbnails (5) — The tree fell onto the road, authorities urgently sawed the tree and cleaned up the scene.

thumbnails (6) — The tree fell onto the road, authorities urgently sawed the tree and cleaned up the scene.

In the decision to declare a natural disaster emergency, Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee requested relevant units to immediately deploy emergency response measures to ensure safety for people and traffic.

thumbnails (2) — The roadbed is cracked and sunken.

Measures include posting warning signs, prohibiting unauthorized organizations and individuals from entering dangerous areas; organizing 24/7 on-site monitoring, tracking and assessing the development of natural disasters; and simultaneously diverting and regulating traffic to ensure smooth and safe traffic.

thumbnails (3) — Transport infrastructure is also affected.

In the long term, authorities must determine the cause of landslides and cracks and propose repair and stabilization plans to ensure traffic safety, property and people's lives.