Landslide affects 13 houses in Phu Huu border commune

On the afternoon of November 17, a landslide occurred on the east bank of the Hau River, passing through Vinh Phuoc Hamlet (Phu Huu Commune, An Giang Province), affecting 13 houses.

The house collapsed completely into the river.

According to the report of the People's Committee of Phu Huu commune, at about 2:30 p.m. on November 17, landslides occurred at two locations on the east bank of Hau river, in Vinh Phuoc hamlet.

The first landslide is about 30m downstream from Vinh Loc communal house. The landslide is about 150m long and goes 3m - 6m deep into the mainland.

The second landslide location at Vinh Loc communal house, about 20m long, penetrated about 4m into the mainland.

The landslides affected 13 houses, of which 4 collapsed completely into the river, 1 partially collapsed and 8 had to be urgently evacuated. The initial damage was estimated at over 300 million VND, with no human casualties.

Leaders of Phu Huu Commune People's Committee surveyed the scene and directed forces to support people.

Forces support people to relocate property.

Upon receiving the report from the people, the local authorities promptly mobilized forces to assist in moving belongings and assets to safe places; installed barriers and warned of landslides to ensure the safety of people's lives and property. At the same time, they promptly counted the damage to have a direction to support the people.

News and photos: NGHIA THANH

Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/sat-lo-anh-huong-13-can-nha-o-xa-bien-gioi-phu-huu-a467462.html