Riverbank erosion threatens the lives of many households in Trieu Binh (Quang Tri).

Photo caption — Riverbank erosion in Vinh Dinh has been occurring for many years, and the situation has become particularly serious since typhoon No. 10.

In particular, the complex developments of the tropical depression near the East Sea and the heavy rains caused by Typhoon No. 12 have left hundreds of households living along the banks of this river feeling increasingly insecure.

According to observations by a Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reporter on the morning of October 23rd, in Van Hoa village, Trieu Binh commune, many sections of the riverbank have eroded significantly, encroaching on residential areas and roads. Standing in front of her house, which has been eroded right up to the wall, Mrs. Tran Thi Kieu of Van Hoa village expressed her concern that riverbank erosion is becoming increasingly complex. In the past two years, the riverbank has eroded by nearly 5 meters, reaching close to her house wall. If this situation continues, her house could be swept away into the river at any time. She hopes the government will soon take measures to support the people and build a sturdy embankment so they can live and work in peace.

Not only Mrs. Kieu, but many households in Van Hoa village said that their houses used to be dozens of meters from the river, but after a few years, the water has gradually eroded right up to the foundations. Many houses and sturdy structures along the banks of the Vinh Dinh River are at high risk of damage and collapse, being only 2-3 meters from the river. Riverbank erosion also causes the loss of agricultural land, affecting the livelihoods of the people.

According to local residents, riverbank erosion in Vinh Dinh has been occurring for many years, especially since Typhoon No. 10, when the situation became particularly serious. After several heavy rains, the river water level rose, the current became strong, and many new erosion points appeared. Numerous banana and bamboo trees – types of trees that people planted to prevent erosion – have fallen and lie in the middle of the river, no longer able to hold the soil in place.

Mr. Tran Thien Phong, Deputy Head of the Economic Department of Trieu Binh commune, said that the erosion of the Vinh Dinh riverbank section passing through Trieu Binh commune is very serious and has been developing in a complex manner for many years. Currently, about 1.5 km of riverbank in the commune is eroded across two villages, Van Hoa and Quang Dien; of which, about 600 m in Van Hoa village is severely eroded, affecting the lives and production of dozens of households. The local authorities have requested that all levels and sectors pay attention and allocate funds soon to build embankments to prevent erosion, ensuring the safety of the people, especially during the rainy and stormy season.

Vinh Dinh is a canal, begun in the 6th year of Minh Mang's reign (1825). This canal was dug, cleared, and dredged many times, spanning from the reign of Emperor Minh Mang to the reigns of the Nguyen Dynasty. The canal runs through Trieu Binh commune and connects to Tam Giang lagoon in Hue city, with a length of approximately 26 km.

Besides Trieu Binh commune, the erosion along the Vinh Dinh River through Trieu Phong and Vinh Dinh communes is also becoming increasingly complex, threatening the lives of thousands of people. Currently, local authorities are urgently reviewing and proposing solutions for temporary remediation and reinforcement; warning of dangers, and planning for the relocation of people in vulnerable areas when heavy rains occur. However, in the long term, timely attention and intervention from relevant agencies are needed, along with investment in building sturdy embankments to ensure the safety of the people.

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/xa-hoi/sat-lo-bo-song-de-doa-cuoc-song-nhieu-ho-dan-trieu-binh-quang-tri-20251023153438014.htm