Emergency response needed for landslides at Thanh Long islet.

Recently, Thanh Long islet (Phuoc Ly Nhi hamlet, Quoi Thien commune) has experienced further erosion. Authorities and local officials are urgently implementing immediate response measures such as relocating residents, warning of dangerous areas, and providing temporary reinforcement, while also developing long-term plans for relocation and ensuring sustainable livelihoods for the people.

Landslides continue to occur on Thanh Long islet.

Emergency declared due to embankment collapse at Thanh Long islet.

Survey and propose declaring a state of emergency regarding landslides on Thanh Long islet.

Recently, Thanh Long islet (Phuoc Ly Nhi hamlet, Quoi Thien commune) has experienced further erosion. Authorities and local officials are urgently implementing immediate response measures such as relocating residents, warning of dangerous areas, and providing temporary reinforcement, while also developing long-term plans for relocation and ensuring sustainable livelihoods for the people.

Authorities quickly implemented the "four on-the-spot" principle, temporarily reinforcing the landslide site.

The new landslide at Thanh Long islet is only about 50m downstream from the landslide on October 23rd and lies within the 225m area where the Provincial People's Committee declared an emergency situation last November.

With the high tide during the full moon of October and the weak soil, a section of the embankment, approximately 20 meters long, has eroded deeply into the base, causing water from the river to flood inland, affecting many households and hectares of fruit orchards.

The landslide also swept away part of the house where the family was living, and the house is now being eroded further into its foundation and is at risk of collapsing at any time.

Mr. Dang Van Huu, one of the six households living on Thanh Long islet, said that the lower part of his family's house was swept away by the water due to a dike breach, leaving only the upper part of the house hanging precariously with a large gap, at risk of collapsing.

“The strong whirlpool eroded deep into the ground, forcing the whole family to pack up their belongings and flee to a safe area. The house was almost completely destroyed. We were worried about saving our lives first,” Mr. Huu said.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Nga lamented: “After the dike breach at the end of October, the whole family poured their efforts and money into saving each tree, many of which had just sprouted new shoots, and we thought they could recover. But this second dike breach has submerged everything, the water reaching the tops of the trees; the entire orchard was underwater in just a few hours. Months of hard work have vanished, it's all for nothing.”

Mr. Phan Thanh Minh, head of Phuoc Ly Nhi hamlet, said: “On October 23, the dike collapsed, affecting 15 hectares of fruit orchards. After reinforcing the dike, some fruit trees died, while others are recovering. The locals are just spreading fertilizer to nourish the trees, which have just sprouted new shoots, and if this flooding continues, we will lose everything.”

Immediately after the landslide occurred, the local authorities of Quoi Thien commune promptly implemented the "four on-the-spot" plan, reinforcing the eroded section of the dike and nearby vulnerable points, while also visiting, encouraging, and assisting households whose houses were directly affected to relocate to safe areas.

The Department of Agriculture and Environment conducted a survey and assessment of the erosion level and coordinated with local authorities to implement immediate and fundamental solutions to minimize property damage and ensure the safety of people living or farming on Thanh Long islet.

Mr. Nguyen Van Hai, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Quoi Thien commune, said: The local government promptly directed the mobilization of local people and resources to reinforce the landslide section to minimize damage and stabilize the lives of people in the area.

A landslide that occurred on December 5th flooded an orchard and part of a house belonging to a local family.

At the same time, the People's Committee of the commune continues to inform residents in the area about the situation of landslides and erosion, and the meteorological and hydrological developments in the coming period so that they can proactively coordinate with the local authorities; regularly monitor the landslide situation and the safety of the dikes in this area to take timely response measures. Regarding the plan to relocate residents to a safe place, the People's Committee of the commune has also arranged for residents to stay at the Cultural Center in the former Quoi Thien commune.

Mr. Le Quang Rang, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, said: "Through surveys, the extent of landslides has significantly affected crops, houses, and the lives of people in the area. Initially, the department will coordinate with the local authorities to encourage people to relocate from the dangerous area."

In the long term, the department is currently directing its specialized units to urgently develop a plan for submission to the Provincial People's Committee for approval. According to the plan, the project will be completed in the 2025-2026 period, ensuring sufficient conditions for resettlement of people in vulnerable areas prone to landslides.”

The erosion situation on Thanh Long sandbank is becoming increasingly complex. Local authorities are urgently implementing immediate response measures such as relocating residents, warning about dangerous areas, and providing temporary reinforcement. They are also developing long-term plans for relocation, ensuring sustainable livelihoods, and protecting residents, under close guidance from the province, to guarantee the safety of lives and property, and the long-term socio -economic development of the area.

Text and photos: NGUYEN KHANG
 

Source: https://baovinhlong.com.vn/thoi-su/202512/khan-cap-ung-pho-sat-lo-tai-con-thanh-long-3ab4343/