Large crack on mountain in Quang Binh, 13 households urgently evacuated

The crack was discovered on a hill in Tan Ly village, Lam Thuy commune, more than 40m long, about 20-25cm wide, in some places nearly 1m wide, directly affecting 13 households with 61 people.

On November 1, Mr. Hoang Ly, Chairman of Lam Thuy Commune People's Committee (Le Thuy District, Quang Binh) Hoang Ly said that a large crack appeared in Tan Ly village, posing a risk of landslide. The local government quickly coordinated with relevant forces to urgently evacuate people to ensure safety.

A crack longer than 40m has just been discovered. Photo: Contributor

Previously, Lang Ho Border Post (Quang Binh Border Guard) coordinated with the Command Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue and Civil Defense of Lam Thuy Commune, the Commune Police and villages to inspect the situation after the flood.

Border guards, local authorities and other forces mobilized and supported the evacuation of 13 households. Photo: Contributor

Through inspection, a crack was discovered on the hill behind Tan Ly village, about 20 - 25cm wide, nearly 1m in some places, more than 40m long, about 15m from the nearest house, causing 13 households with 61 people to be in the area at risk of landslides.

Currently, 13 households and 61 people have reached safety. Photo: Contributor

Faced with the critical situation, this afternoon the Border Guard, local authorities and other forces mobilized and supported the evacuation of 13 households to safety.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/vet-nut-lon-tren-nui-o-quang-binh-khan-cap-di-doi-13-ho-dan-2337822.html