Lam Dong: Temporarily closes Song Pha pass due to landslides

On the afternoon of December 2, Mr. Doan Van Hung, Secretary of the Party Committee of Lam Son commune (Khanh Hoa province), said that a landslide had just occurred at Song Pha pass (on National Highway 27 passing through the commune).

Landslide at Song Pha Pass, afternoon of December 2. Video : NDCC

On the same day, heavy rain occurred in Lam Son commune. On Song Pha pass, landslides from the slopes spilled onto the road. At that time, many people and vehicles were passing through the area.

Upon receiving the news, the commune authorities promptly sent forces to the scene to set up checkpoints, temporarily banning traffic to ensure safety, and carry out cleanup work.

Rocks and soil from the positive slope spilled onto the road surface of Song Pha pass, afternoon of December 2. Photo: DK

Song Pha Pass, also known as Ngoan Muc Pass, connects Da Lat with Phan Rang. This winding road passes through rugged mountainous terrain, with many high slopes and a risk of landslides during the rainy season.

In mid-November 2025, the pass suffered serious landslides at many slope locations, and the authorities had to temporarily close it to ensure people's safety. Up to now, landslides continue to recur, posing a very high risk of insecurity.

Lam Dong Province Traffic Police force blocked traffic going down Song Pha Pass. Photo: TRAN TUAN

After the landslide, Lam Dong authorities temporarily banned traffic on National Highway 27 from Lam Dong to Khanh Hoa via Song Pha Pass to ensure safety. Faced with the unexpected situation, vehicles had to wait at the top of Song Pha Pass to receive updates from authorities.

Khanh Hoa Provincial Police also set up a blockade at the foot of Song Pha Pass to prevent vehicles from going up the pass. Photo: QUANG DAI

Currently, Lam Dong and Khanh Hoa are mainly connected by National Highway 27C (Khanh Le Pass) and National Highway 27 (Song Pha Pass). During the flood season in November 2025, dozens of landslides appeared on Khanh Le Pass. Currently, the authorities are working to fix the problem and have not yet determined a time for traffic to resume.

Also on the afternoon of December 2, heavy rain caused localized flooding on National Highway 27 through D'ran Commune (Lam Dong Province), making it impossible for many vehicles to circulate.

Video: Rapid water flows across Highway 27 through D'ran commune, Lam Dong province. By: DOAN KIEN

According to records, the heavy rain that lasted about 2 hours caused water from upstream to overflow National Highway 27, causing flooding of 0.3-0.5m. In many sections, the water flowed so fast that motorbikes and low-chassis cars could not pass through.

Rapidly flowing water overflowed National Highway 27 through D'ran commune, Lam Dong province. By: DOAN KIEN

According to records, the flooded road section is about 500m long, causing traffic disruption. Many people had to take temporary shelter in houses on both sides of the road because they did not dare to move through the rushing water.

Authorities at the scene restricted people from passing through the flooded area. Photo: DOAN KIEN

Immediately after grasping the situation, the authorities organized to be on duty at both ends of the road, limiting traffic to ensure safety. By about 4:45 p.m. the same day, the flooding on Highway 27 still showed no signs of abating.

Previously, in November 2025, heavy rain also occurred in D'ran commune, causing heavy property damage with a total loss of about 440 billion VND.

HIEU GIANG - DOAN KIEN

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/lam-dong-tam-dong-deo-song-pha-do-sat-lo-post826584.html