Nam Tam: Heavy rain causes landslides on many roads

From July 26 to 28, in Nam Tam commune (Lai Chau province), there was prolonged heavy rain, causing damage to agricultural production, houses and infrastructure...

Prolonged heavy rain caused landslides in Seo Phin village, threatening to affect 6 households.

In Ngai Tro village, about 2,000m² of rice fields of households were buried by sand and gravel; at the same time, 200m of HDPE pipes (water pipes) were damaged. In Nam Cha village, landslides occurred right behind Mr. Phan A Dien's house, posing a potential safety risk.

More seriously, in Seo Phin village, heavy rain caused a landslide with a volume of about 10,000m3 of soil and rocks flowing into the stream, endangering 6 households living near the area. The Nam Cha - Nam Chang and Ngai Tro - Nam Chang routes also suffered landslides at many points, with soil and rocks flowing onto the road surface, causing traffic jams and making it impossible for cars to pass.

The Ngai Tro - Nam Chang route had landslides at two points, with soil and rocks spilling onto the road, causing traffic congestion.

Nam Tam commune authorities urgently reported to superiors and, at the same time, coordinated with local forces to monitor weather developments, organize warnings and develop plans to evacuate people from dangerous areas when necessary.

Source: https://baolaichau.vn/xa-hoi/nam-tam-mua-lon-gay-sat-lo-nhieu-tuyen-duong-1125104