Repair work is underway to fix landslides that submerged two houses in Dat Moi commune, Ca Mau province.

According to information from the People's Committee of Dat Moi commune, Ca Mau province, by noon on May 23rd, the commune's functional forces, including officers and soldiers of the Nam Can Border Gate Border Guard Station (in Dat Moi commune), had actively assisted households whose houses were submerged in the river due to landslides to stabilize their lives.

Border guards at Nam Can Border Post ( Ca Mau ) assist households in relocating their belongings after a landslide. Photo: VNA

Earlier, in the early morning of May 22nd, a riverbank landslide occurred in Trai Luoi B hamlet, Dat Moi commune (on the Trai Luoi river section), with a length of approximately 40 meters and a depth of about 20 meters inland. The landslide damaged parts of two houses: one belonging to Mr. Nguyen Van Tac (the damaged part of Mr. Nguyen Van Tac's house is 10 meters wide and 20 meters long) and the other belonging to Mr. Tran Thanh Vu (built on land owned by Ms. Le Thi Ut, measuring 5 meters wide and 20 meters long). Some property inside the houses was submerged in the river. The landslide also poses a risk of further damage to the remaining parts of the two houses. Initial property damage is estimated at approximately 800 million VND.

According to Mr. Ngo Chi Hieu, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Dat Moi commune, upon receiving the report, on the morning of May 22nd, the leaders of the People's Committee of the commune, along with specialized agencies and the People's Committee of the hamlet, went to survey and share with the families, as well as assess the extent of the damage; at the same time, they encouraged the families of Mr. Nguyen Van Tac and Mr. Tran Thanh Vu to move their houses and property to a safe place. The People's Committee of the commune sent forces to assist the families of Mr. Nguyen Van Tac and Mr. Tran Thanh Vu in dismantling their houses and moving their property to a safe location.

According to reports from the Ca Mau provincial authorities, in just the past week, the province has experienced heavy rainfall and widespread riverbank and coastal erosion, causing damage to houses, gardens, and roads in many localities.

Border guards at Nam Can Border Post (Ca Mau) assist households in relocating their belongings after a landslide. Photo: VNA

Previously, on May 21st, following a heavy rain, serious subsidence occurred at 6 points along the west bank of Canal No. 2 and the south bank of Vuon Giua Canal in Rach Ruong C and Kinh Ngang hamlets, Tran Van Thoi commune. The total length of the subsidence was over 100 meters; many sections of the road surface suffered structural damage and deep subsidence, causing difficulties for vehicles and people traveling on the road.

Meanwhile, on the road in Kinh Hang A hamlet, Khanh Hung commune, a subsidence occurred two days prior, spanning over 35 meters in length and approximately 1.5 meters in depth, affecting local residents' travel. The cause of the subsidence was attributed to weak soil combined with heavy rainfall; local authorities have surveyed the area, opened a temporary road for residents to use, and requested higher authorities to promptly implement a remedial plan.

In Tan An commune (Ca Mau province), on the night of May 19th, a landslide occurred along the riverbank, spanning approximately 30 meters and completely destroying two houses. The estimated total damage exceeded 230 million VND; fortunately, there were no casualties. Immediately after the incident, the local authorities, in coordination with the Tam Giang Border Guard Post, quickly arrived at the scene to assist residents in relocating their belongings and mitigating the consequences.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/khac-phuc-sat-lo-chim-2-can-nha-dan-tai-xa-dat-moi-ca-mau-20260523171601054.htm