Tay Giang commune proactively relocates people and responds to landslides

DNO - Heavy rains that have lasted for many days have caused dozens of large and small landslides in the mountainous commune of Tay Giang, causing many places to be isolated. Local authorities are focusing on the "4 on-site" plan and mobilizing forces to level the layers of rocks and soil blocking the road surface, soon clearing traffic to residential areas.

Landslides and rising river water affect residential areas in Tay Giang commune. Photo: HO QUAN

Mr. Alang Toi, Vice Chairman of Tay Giang Commune People's Committee, said that since the evening of October 25, heavy rains have continued in the commune. Currently, water levels on rivers are rising, causing some roads to be deeply flooded.

“Through actual inspection, the main traffic routes in the commune have more than 42 large and small landslides, of which 12 landslides completely covered the road surface. The estimated volume of landslides is about 30,500m³, burying 7,700m of sewers and ditches,” Mr. Toi said.

Route DH.3 to Acap village is cut off due to deep flooding. Photo: LE TIEN

According to Mr. Toi, the roads leading to Arui, Z'lao, Arot, A Cap, and Axoo villages have been completely covered by landslides on the positive and negative slopes, and these villages are currently isolated. In addition, there are 5 bridges and culverts with subsidence and erosion of bridge abutments. The authorities have set up checkpoints and posted warning signs.

“We have mobilized forces and vehicles to be ready. When the rain stops, the route will be temporarily opened to ensure travel for the people. What is less worrying is that after checking, apart from the households that are subject to evacuation, the living conditions of the people in the commune are relatively stable,” Mr. Toi informed.

Risk of landslides on Highway 606. Photo: LE TIEN

In addition, on the DT.606 route at Km23+480, there is a risk of a fault, with a length of 43m. At Km25 and Km26+200, the positive slope has a slight landslide, with a high risk of further landslides. Local authorities have erected barriers, placed warning signs and narrowed the road to about 3.5m.

To temporarily ensure the traffic flow, the management unit has removed the marker posts on the left side of the route, allowing vehicles to move on the roadside. If the landslide continues, the DT.606 route is at risk of being cut off and blocked, causing traffic insecurity in this area.

On the morning of October 28, the residential area of ​​Axòo village was eroded, forcing the People's Committee of Tay Giang commune to urgently evacuate 3 households with 10 people to a safe place. At the same time, 6 households with 15 people at risk of landslides in the residential area of ​​Co Tu Traditional Village (Agrong village) were evacuated to take shelter at relatives' houses.

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