The causes of landslides are due to rising floodwaters creating strong currents, eroding both banks and the bottom of rivers, canals, and streams. Furthermore, weak soil, steep riverbanks, and strong waves created by passing watercraft increase the risk of landslides.
According to Nguyen Thi Thuy Hau, Head of the Agriculture and Environment Department of Cho Moi District, the entire district has 150 landslide sections, totaling 6,893 meters in length, that have not yet been reinforced, with a total estimated cost of approximately 160 billion VND.
Recently, on May 18th, a riverbank landslide occurred in Long Quoi 2 hamlet, Long Dien B commune (Cho Moi district), affecting 10 houses. The landslide occurred in the Ong Chuong canal area, on Provincial Road 946, in Long Dien B commune, about 100m downstream from Tra Thon bridge (towards Long Xuyen city). The landslide section is approximately 70m long, with an erosion of about 3m. The section at risk of further damage is about 200m long, affecting 10 houses (the back parts of the houses fell into the river). The total estimated damage is about 2 billion VND. Fortunately, there were no casualties.
Current situation of the area where landslides occurred, affecting houses and land.
Immediately after the landslide occurred, Cho Moi district mobilized forces to urgently evacuate people from the dangerous area; assisted in relocating property; erected barriers; and provided each household with 2 million VND in support. The people were very cooperative in relocating from the dangerous landslide area.
Chairman of the People's Committee of Cho Moi District, Cu Minh Trong, said: "The initial cause identified is the influence of the river flow. This section of the river has many sharp bends and is frequently affected by the large-capacity boats and ships passing through. This section previously experienced a 30-meter landslide at the end of May 2023, which was not included in the landslide warnings of the Department of Agriculture and Environment. However, the People's Committee of Cho Moi District has updated it to the landslide monitoring list and has allocated funds for remediation."
The Ong Chuong canal connects the Tien and Hau rivers, is 23km long, and flows through Cho Moi district. This is also a branch of the river where landslides frequently occur. The landslide happened very quickly; an entire row of 10 houses collapsed, with the back floors falling into the river, and residents fled into the street. Still in shock, Ms. Le Thi Le (48 years old) shared: “When the house collapsed, my husband and two children were at work, only I was home and my 12-year-old son was sleeping. Seeing the house collapse, I pulled my son up and screamed as we ran out of the house. Even now, remembering that scene is still terrifying.” Mr. Nguyen Van Chu added: “I’ve lived here for nearly 40 years, and I just renovated my house for over 300 million VND. I built a wall and a wooden floor 11 meters out to the riverbank. My grandparents have lived here for over 80 years, and this is the first time we’ve seen a landslide like this, with the entire floor collapsing into the river in an instant.”
Vice Chairman of An Giang Provincial People's Committee Ngo Cong Thuc surveys the landslide area in Long Dien.
Ms. Le said: "A few days before, there were cracks in the walls and floor of the house, making a rattling sound all night. Suspicious, the family moved their belongings to the front of the house, so there wasn't much property damage. We have no land, we work as laborers, and we borrowed nearly 100 million dong to repair the house. We haven't finished paying off the debt yet, and now the house has collapsed, making it uninhabitable. My family hopes the government will provide us with a new house to protect us from the rain and sun." Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Hiep (born in 1963) also shared: "It's terrible that some houses have been damaged by landslides. We only managed to retrieve a few sets of clothes; the items at the back are still intact, and we didn't dare go in to take them. We hope to find a place to resettle so we can live safely..."
During a field survey at the landslide site in Long Quoi 2 hamlet, Long Dien B commune, the Vice Chairman of the An Giang Provincial People's Committee, Ngo Cong Thuc, assessed the seriousness of the landslide situation. He requested the Department of Construction and the Department of Agriculture and Environment to conduct a survey and reassess the situation to develop solutions for addressing and mitigating the landslide in the short and long term, especially during the upcoming rainy season, to ensure the safety of people's lives and property; to survey the traffic volume of waterways and roads, and to regulate vehicle weight limits when passing through this landslide section. He also requested a reassessment of the water flow and the placement of landslide risk warning signs. Furthermore, he urged local authorities to promptly address the welfare of affected households and quickly coordinate and consider providing assistance for their resettlement.
To proactively respond to and minimize damage caused by riverbank and canal landslides, as well as landslides on hills and mountains, the Chairman of the People's Committee of An Giang province, Ho Van Mung, requested increased monitoring of meteorological and hydrological forecasts and warnings to promptly inform and disseminate information to local authorities and the public. He also called for inspection, review, and preparation of contingency plans to proactively respond to any situation. Furthermore, he instructed a review and identification of hazardous areas, especially mountainous slopes at risk of landslides and areas with particularly dangerous riverbank and canal landslide warnings, to proactively relocate people and property from these dangerous areas.
Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/noi-lo-sat-lo-mua-mua-a421286.html
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