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A close-up view of the severe landslide along the Lam River.

Quang An • March 19, 2025 08:30

The erosion of the Lam River banks in the districts of Hung Nguyen and Nam Dan is becoming increasingly complex. Residents helplessly watch as thousands of square meters of land are gradually washed away by the water.

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The riverside plains along the Lam River, stretching across Hung Nguyen and Nam Dan districts, cover thousands of hectares and are suitable for cultivating various crops, particularly favorable for developing high-tech agriculture. However, this fertile land is now at risk of being gradually wiped out due to the increasingly complex erosion along the Lam River in recent years. (Photo: Quang An)

bna_5(1).jpg — Long Xa commune in Hung Nguyen district is the area with the most severe erosion along the Lam River. Local authorities say the eroded area is nearly 1km long and extends about 30 meters inland compared to before. Dozens of hectares of alluvial land have been lost in the past 5 years. Photo: Quang An

Riverbank erosion is encroaching further and further into the cultivated fields, posing a real threat of destroying the farmers' crops. Photo: Quang An

bna_10(1).jpg — Representatives from the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Hung Nguyen district stated that the most feasible solution at this time is to build embankments to prevent erosion along the Lam River, in order to protect agricultural land, the district's high-tech agricultural zone, and especially to ensure the safety of the right bank of dike 42. However, this is a large project and requires approval from higher authorities before it can be implemented. Photo: Quang An

bna_1(2).jpg — Mr. Vo Nhu Y, from Long Xa commune, Hung Nguyen district, said that the erosion along the Lam River is becoming increasingly complex, and his family no longer dares to cultivate crops along the riverbank for fear of them being swept away by the current. Currently, they only dare to plant on a small area, about 50 meters inland, using short-term crops that can be harvested early to ensure a steady income. (Photo: Quang An)

bna_6(1).jpg — Adjacent to Long Xa commune is an alluvial plain belonging to Trung Phuc Cuong commune, Nam Dan district, which is in a similar situation, with a large area of land being "swallowed" by the river water over the past several years. Photo: Quang An

bna_3(1).jpg — The weak layers of sandy loam soil are easily washed away into the riverbed by just a few large waves or receding tides. Photo: Quang An

bna_2(1).jpg — It is known that previously, authorities and local governments had also constructed stone embankments along the Lam River to mitigate erosion; however, this was only a temporary solution. Observations show that the old embankment has also deteriorated and is damaged. Photo: Quang An

The measure of planting trees to retain soil is being implemented by localities such as Long Xa commune, Hung Nguyen district, and Trung Phuc Cuong commune, Nam Dan district; however, in the long term, embankment construction is necessary to ensure safety. Photo: Quang An

bna_4(2).jpg — According to local residents and commune authorities, the continuous erosion of the riverbanks is caused not only by heavy rains and fluctuating water flow, but also by the impact of sand mining activities by vessels in the Lam River. (Photo: Quang An)

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