Worried about coastal erosion

Video : Worrying coastal erosion

According to SGGP reporters in Xuan Hoi commune, many points along the coast of Tan Ninh Chau and Hoi Tien villages have been deeply eroded, with frog jaws appearing, approaching the Hoi Thong dike and residential areas. Many casuarina trees used as wave barriers were swept away and uprooted; others have severely eroded roots.

The coastline in Xuan Hoi commune has widespread erosion, approaching the Hoi Thong dike.

Mr. Phan Vinh Tuy, Head of Tan Ninh Chau village, said that the landslide is now only about 10m from Hoi Thong dike, making people very worried, especially when the rainy and stormy season is approaching. He recommended that the authorities quickly survey the flow, take measures to handle it, and ensure the safety of the people.

Landslides gouge deep into a series of protective casuarina trees along the coast of Xuan Hoi commune

Vice Chairman of Xuan Hoi Commune People's Committee Nguyen Tien Thanh informed that the most seriously eroded coastal section is in Tan Ninh Chau and Hoi Tien villages, stretching nearly 500m, with the risk of affecting more than 350 households. In the immediate future, the commune proposed to support more than 1,000 blocks of rubble, hundreds of steel cages, and about 5,000 sacks for temporary reinforcement. At the same time, it is recommended to soon implement phase 2 of the project "Urgent handling of coastal erosion through Hoi Xuan commune" to protect the Hoi Thong dike and residential areas inside.

The coastline in Xuan Hoi commune is increasingly eroding further inland.

In Ky Loi commune (in Vung Ang Economic Zone, Ky Anh town), the erosion situation is equally serious. In Hai Phong 1 and 2 villages, the coastline has eroded close to residential areas, only 5-10m away. Previously, the coastline was about 100m from the residential area, but after many years of high tides and big waves, it has pushed further inland, threatening residential areas, houses, structures, and people's graves.

Landslide encroachment along the coast of Ky Loi commune, Ky Anh town

Mr. Chu Van Quang, Chairman of the People's Committee of Ky Loi Commune, said that Hai Phong 1 and Hai Phong 2 villages have about 2,800 people with 870 households. The People's Committee of Ha Tinh province has approved the project to build resettlement infrastructure for 220 affected households. In the immediate future, priority will be given to relocating households near the sea and low-lying areas in phase 1, then continue with the next phases.

Local authorities and people hope that the authorities will speed up the project implementation to ensure safety, stability of life and production.