After the storm comes the worry of landslides.

Typhoon No. 3 has passed, but its aftereffects are still felt throughout the mountainous communes of the province, raising concerns about landslides. Large chunks of soil and rocks on the mountain slopes, saturated with water, could collapse at any moment...

After the storms, mountainous areas are once again filled with the fear of landslides.

The rain stopped, and the worries began.

According to information from the Phu Tho Provincial Civil Defense, Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue Command, from July 21 to the morning of July 23, due to the impact of Typhoon No. 3, many areas in the province experienced heavy rainfall, causing deep water seepage into the soil and increasing the risk of landslides. As of 8:30 AM this morning (July 23), observations in Duc Nhan commune showed that 1,000 ^cubic meters of soil and rocks had collapsed onto two inter-hamlet roads, causing traffic congestion.

Two inter-hamlet roads in Duc Nhan commune have been affected by landslides, causing traffic congestion.

In Pà Cò commune, the situation is even more worrying. Four households in Hang Kia hamlet are facing the threat of large rocks rolling down from the embankment along Highway 65, right up to their houses. Mr. Vàng A Dế shared his concerns: "My house is right below the road, and rocks as big as coffee tables rolled down and were less than 5 meters from my house. Now, every time it rains, I tremble, not knowing when it will roll down again. If I evacuate, I worry about my house, but if I stay, I'm afraid for my life."

According to Comrade Tran Van Truyen, Chairman of the People's Committee of Pa Co commune: To ensure safety, the People's Committee of the commune has urged households with houses in landslide-prone areas to temporarily relocate to relatives' homes. Regarding the DH.65 road, the commune has mobilized forces to clear soil and rocks to allow temporary traffic flow. However, if the rain continues, the likelihood of further landslides is very high.

According to forecasts, rain is expected to continue in the province in the coming period, so the risk of landslides remains high and unpredictable.

Not only on Highway 65, but also on the inter-communal road connecting Hang Kia hamlet (Pa Co) with Ta De hamlet in Van Ho commune ( Son La ), landslides occurred at Km 0+900, causing complete blockage. In Quy Duc commune, heavy rain and thunderstorms caused one household's house wall to collapse due to soil from the embankment sliding down. In addition, another household suffered cracked walls and foundations due to subsidence from the embankment.

In Mai Ha commune, authorities have urgently evacuated 13 households in high-risk landslide areas to safe locations. This includes 12 households in Thanh Mai hamlet and 1 household in Lau hamlet. In Minh Dai commune, four households have also had their homes flooded by mud and rocks...

On July 23rd, reports from communes and wards indicated that following the recent storms, dozens of landslides of varying sizes occurred throughout the province, with hundreds of cubic meters of soil and rocks sliding onto roads and residential areas. Local authorities across the province relocated 719 households in areas at risk of landslides, flash floods, and mudslides to safe locations.

Authorities are assisting families in high-risk landslide areas in Thanh Mai hamlet, Mai Ha commune, to move to safe shelters.

Serious landslides also occurred at many lakes, spillways, and irrigation works, such as: the Hong Kien spillway in Minh Dai commune, where approximately ^20m² of the embankment slope collapsed; the Na Ai irrigation reservoir in Tan Lac commune, where the base of the dam collapsed, with a depth of 3m and a length of 10m, and a volume of approximately ^100m³ of soil sliding down...

Warning of widespread landslide risk.

Comrade Nguyen Hung Son, Chief of the Office of the Provincial Civil Defense, Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue Command of Phu Tho province, said: After typhoon No. 3 with heavy rainfall, some areas have reached a saturated state (over 85%). This reduces the cohesion of soil and rocks, making the risk of landslides extremely high, especially in mountainous areas and residential areas at the foot of hills.

After typhoon number 3, the soil in many areas of the province has reached a state of saturation.

According to the latest announcement from the Phu Tho Provincial Meteorological and Hydrological Station at 3:30 PM on July 23rd, the forecast for the next 24 to 48 hours is due to the influence of a strong tropical convergence zone. From tonight (July 23rd) to the afternoon of July 25th, the province will continue to experience showers and thunderstorms. Locally, there will be heavy rain with rainfall amounts generally ranging from 20mm to 70mm. Some areas may receive over 100mm of rain. Locally heavy rain may cause flooding in low-lying areas and flash floods on small rivers and streams.

In particular, it will increase the risk of landslides and land subsidence. Areas at high risk of landslides include: Quy Duc, Mai Chau, Pa Co, Tan Lac, Cao Son, Da Bac, Muong Bi, Yen Son, Ngoc Son, Tan Mai, Tan Pheo, Van Son, Yen Son, Duc Nhan, Huong Can, Kha Cuu, Lai Dong, Long Coc, Thuong Long, Xuan Dai...

This has caused flooding in small streams and created a risk of landslides in many areas of Tan Son commune.

In response to this dangerous weather pattern, the Provincial Civil Defense, Disaster Prevention and Control and Search and Rescue Command has directed localities to strengthen weather monitoring, organize forces to inspect areas at high risk of landslides; promptly erect warning signs and assign personnel to guard vulnerable roads and residential areas; and implement the "four on-the-spot" principle to be ready to respond to any natural disaster situation. In addition, they continue to educate and guide people to recognize early signs of landslides such as: cracked soil, unusual water seepage, scattered rockfalls, etc., so that they can proactively evacuate in a timely manner.

Authorities are clearing fallen trees caused by the landslide.

Typhoon No. 3 has passed, but the dangers it left behind still lurk around every house and every road in the highland communes. When natural disasters are no longer just storms but long-lasting consequences after the rain, proactive response, relocation of residents, and reinforcement of roads and slopes need to be implemented more urgently and decisively than ever before.

The lessons about responding, adapting, and being vigilant are never outdated. This is especially true in the mountainous communes of the province, where landslides can begin immediately after a rain shower...

Manh Hung

Source: https://baophutho.vn/sau-bao-la-noi-lo-sat-lo-dat-236617.htm