Close-up of landslide at Hoi An beach forcing declaration of emergency

TPO - Hundreds of meters of coastline in Hoi An, specifically the section passing through Tan Thanh neighborhood (Cam An ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province), are being devastated by waves. Many buildings and houses are at risk of collapsing, prompting the local authorities to declare a state of emergency.

TPO - Hundreds of meters of coastline in Hoi An, specifically the section passing through Tan Thanh neighborhood (Cam An ward, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province), are being devastated by waves. Many buildings and houses are at risk of collapsing, prompting the local authorities to declare a state of emergency.

Tan Thanh beach in Cam An ward, Hoi An city, is experiencing serious erosion. Video : Hoai Van

According to reports, the severely eroded section of coastline is located in Tan Thanh neighborhood, Cam An ward, Hoi An city.

The length of this coastal erosion reaches 225m with an average depth of 5-7m, threatening state and private property. The temporary embankment has been severely damaged by large waves and strong winds, causing a large amount of sand to be washed away.

Close-up view of coastal erosion in Hoi An, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency (image 1).

Images show severe erosion along the Cam An coastline.

Faced with the erosion, the local people and authorities have implemented many remedial measures, but the problem has not been completely resolved. The erosion is encroaching deep into the coastline, threatening the property of residents living in the area as well as infrastructure and buildings.

Close-up view of coastal erosion in Hoi An, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency (image 2).

Close-up view of coastal erosion in Hoi An, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency (image 3).

Close-up view of coastal erosion in Hoi An, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency (image 4).

The sea is encroaching inland by several meters to tens of meters.

The Hoi An coastline stretches for approximately 7.5km and features numerous beaches, with Cua Dai recognized as one of the most beautiful beaches in Asia. However, for many years, this area has suffered from severe erosion and landslides.

Close-up view of coastal erosion in Hoi An, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency (image 5).

Close-up view of coastal erosion in Hoi An, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency (image 6).

Close-up view of coastal erosion in Hoi An, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency (image 7).

Many buildings and houses are at risk of being swept away.

Local authorities have implemented numerous engineering solutions, such as constructing hard embankments, soft embankments, and submerged breakwaters, investing thousands of billions of dong in the area. However, due to the destructive effects of nature, many places continue to experience erosion. The anxiety and insecurity of the people remain constant every rainy and stormy season.

Close-up view of coastal erosion in Hoi An, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency (image 8).

Close-up view of coastal erosion in Hoi An, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency (image 9).

Close-up view of coastal erosion in Hoi An, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency (image 10).

Authorities and residents have tried many ways to mitigate and respond to the problem, but landslides continue to occur.

Recently, Quang Nam province had to declare a state of emergency due to landslides in the area. According to local authorities, in 2024, although there were no major floods, natural disasters still seriously affected the Hoi An coastline. The northeast monsoon winds and high tides created large waves, causing serious erosion in the coastal area of Cam An ward, Hoi An city.

Close-up view of coastal erosion in Hoi An, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency (image 11).

The landslide is encroaching closer and closer to the row of shops and restaurants.

The Chairman of the People's Committee of Quang Nam province has instructed Hoi An city to implement emergency measures to respond to and mitigate the consequences of natural disasters, aiming to prevent and minimize damage.

Local authorities are putting up warning signs and ropes, cordoning off dangerous areas, and proactively planning to deploy security forces to prevent residents and tourists from entering hazardous zones; they are also increasing information dissemination to inform residents and tourists about the landslide situation, its causes, and how to proactively take preventive and response measures.

Close-up view of coastal erosion in Hoi An, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency (image 12).

Quang Nam province has requested that the relevant authorities in Hoi An city proactively develop plans to promptly evacuate residents and tourists in the event of an emergency.

The city of Hoi An is closely monitoring the natural disaster situation and landslide developments; proactively developing plans to promptly evacuate residents and tourists when situations arise, and implementing measures to promptly address landslides, reporting to the Provincial People's Committee for monitoring and guidance.