The Mong Ga Canal (Can Giuoc district) has experienced numerous landslides since the beginning of June 2025, prompting local authorities to post warning signs for residents.
The situation is complex.
According to information from the Provincial Department of Environment and Forestry, of the 7 landslide locations recorded since the beginning of the year, Thanh Hoa district has 1 location, Can Giuoc district has 4 locations, and Tan Thanh district has 2 locations. Most of the landslide sites are located along rivers, canals, and streams with strong currents, where the riverbeds are increasingly eroded due to the impact of water flow, waterway traffic, and tidal surges.
The most serious landslide occurred in Phuoc Vinh Dong commune (Can Giuoc district), where a section of the riverbank, approximately 900 meters long, eroded 20 meters inland, with a subsidence of about 3-5 meters. The landslide swept away approximately 13.5 hectares of land along the Soai Rap river in April. Dozens of households living nearby are still in shock, witnessing the land they have lived on for generations gradually being washed away by the water.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan, who lives near the landslide area in Phuoc Vinh Dong commune, expressed her concern: “After every night of heavy rain, we wake up in the morning and see more land collapsing along the riverbank. Many nights, our whole family doesn't dare to sleep, fearing that we might wake up with nowhere to live. We hope the authorities will soon take measures to remedy the situation so that people can have a safe place to live.”
According to information from the People's Committee of Thuan Thanh commune, Can Giuoc district, along the Mong Ga canal bordering Phuoc Lam commune, numerous landslides and subsidence points have appeared, affecting the lives and daily activities of local residents and posing a danger to road users. Currently, the local authorities have cordoned off the area and posted warning signs; at the same time, they have reported the situation to higher-level leaders for assistance in addressing the problem.
According to a field survey, along the Mong Ga canal, there are a total of 6 locations experiencing subsidence and landslides, spanning approximately 150 meters in length. Some locations have encroached deeply into the asphalt road, near the centerline, creating very wide landslide shoulders. The Chairman of Thuan Thanh Commune People's Committee, Ngo Minh Tung, stated: “The local government and relevant departments have directly surveyed the situation and identified each serious landslide location. The commune is currently reporting to higher authorities to seek guidance on how to handle the situation. Previously, during the 2024 rainy season, three landslide locations along this canal were also affected and were reinforced. Now, landslides have appeared at other, more dangerous locations.”
Landslides have caused damage to property and land, seriously threatening the lives and daily lives of hundreds of households. Many sections of rural roads and irrigation canals have been washed away, cutting off travel and transportation of goods, especially during the rainy season.
Mr. Vo Cong Xay (Thuy Dong commune, Thanh Hoa district) is still in shock as he recounts the night nearly 20 meters of land collapsed right next to his house: "My family couldn't sleep that whole night, anxiously waiting for dawn to move our belongings. All the hard work and savings we had accumulated are now almost completely lost."
Proactive response and finding long-term solutions.
According to preliminary assessments by the Provincial Department of Environment and Forestry, the total damage caused by 7 landslides in the first 6 months of 2025 is approximately 11.5 billion VND. In addition to land damage, there are many additional costs related to relocation and temporary repairs to severely damaged sections of embankments and dikes.
Living in an area with increasingly severe erosion, residents anxiously await the early implementation of solid anti-erosion structures. Mr. Nguyen Van Binh (Nhon Hoa Lap commune, Tan Thanh district) shared: “We hope the authorities will soon take fundamental measures to remedy and limit erosion along the 7 Thuoc canal, helping people to live and work in peace.”
According to information from the Provincial Department of Forestry and Environment, landslides in the province have become increasingly complex and unpredictable in recent years. Currently, the Department is coordinating with local authorities to identify priority areas for remediation and promptly evacuate and relocate residents from dangerous zones. In addition, the Department is advising the Department of Agriculture and Environment to submit a proposal to the Provincial People's Committee requesting central government funding for long-term landslide prevention projects.
To ensure the safety of people's lives and property, the Department of Agriculture and Environment, along with local authorities, is focusing on surveying and assessing all riverbank sections at high risk of erosion in the province. Solutions such as reinforced embankments, gabion cages, and wave-breaking tree planting are being prioritized.
In addition, the sector has intensified its efforts to raise public awareness about preventing and mitigating landslides and subsidence, especially during the rainy season. Self-governing community groups have been established to provide timely information and warnings when unusual signs are detected.
According to Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment, Do Huu Phuong, in the coming time, the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment will prioritize funding, combining resources from the central and local governments to accelerate the construction of embankment projects to prevent landslides in vulnerable sections. At the same time, the province will re-plan the land along the riverbanks to ensure long-term safety and serve sustainable development.
Addressing landslides is not only an immediate task but also requires perseverance and close coordination between the government, the people, and relevant sectors. With solid infrastructure and appropriate planning, the province will be able to minimize damage from natural disasters, helping people to feel secure in their production and stabilize their lives.
Minh Tue
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