Survey of high-risk landslide areas at the foot of Big Mountain

On November 11, a working group from the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction surveyed and assessed the current status of the area at high risk of landslides at alley 634/8 Tran Phu (Vung Tau ward, Ho Chi Minh City), located right at the foot of Big Mountain.

Based on actual records, this area is located on a steep mountain slope, with weak ground, and many houses are built without a support system. Some locations have been hollowed out, exposing the foundation, with the risk of landslides, threatening the safety of houses, lives and property of people living below.

At the meeting, the Economic - Infrastructure and Urban Department of Vung Tau ward proposed to build a reinforced embankment to prevent and limit landslides, ensuring safety for the residential area at the foot of the mountain.

The working group of the Department of Construction inspected the current status and assessed the impact from the high-risk landslide area at the foot of Big Mountain. Photo: QUANG VU

The working group of the Department of Construction said that it will synthesize the current situation and report to the Department's leaders for timely and synchronous handling to prevent landslides and protect people and property.

Some areas in front of houses have been eroded, with exposed foundations, and are at risk of landslides. Photo: QUANG VU

As reported, on the night of November 6, Vung Tau ward authorities urgently evacuated 81 people from 17 households out of the dangerous area to ensure safety. According to local authorities, the landslide phenomenon in this area started in October 2022 and is becoming increasingly serious. If there are no early remedial measures, the risk of major impacts on people's lives and livelihoods is very high.

QUANG VU

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/khao-sat-khu-vuc-co-nguy-co-sat-lo-cao-duoi-chan-nui-lon-post822884.html