Precariously balanced houses on the banks of the river in the highlands of Nghe An

CTV Group• August 20, 2018 13:33

(Baonghean.vn) - Houses precariously located along the Nam Mo and Nam Non rivers in Tuong Duong and Ky Son districts are at risk of collapsing into the river at any time because the risk of landslides is still very complicated.

After the recent historic floods, hundreds of houses in Ky Son and Tuong Duong districts are at risk of landslides that could be swept away into the river at any time. Photo: Duy Khanh

Weak ground combined with rising river water has left many houses at the junction of the Nam Mo and Nam Non rivers teetering on the edge of a cliff. Photo: Dao Tho

Not only that, some houses near streams were also affected by sudden flash floods. Photo: Dinh Tuan

The recent flood damaged and swept away many solid houses into the river. In the photo: a house in Pung village (Luu Kien commune) was almost completely destroyed. Photo: Dao Tho

The landslide has eaten deep into the house, causing half of it to be located on the edge of the cliff. Photo: Dao Tho

The foundation of a house near the river has a large crack of more than 40 cm. Photo: Dao Tho

34 households in Luong Minh commune, Tuong Duong, located along the Nam Non river, are also very precarious as the rising water can collapse their houses at any time. Photo: Dinh Tuan

Behind a house that was destroyed by floodwaters. Photo: Dao Tho

A house in My Ly commune, Ky Son, had its wall collapsed when the flood came. Photo: Duy Khanh

To protect their homes, many people have tied ropes around them, but it seems that this method is not very effective. Photo: Dinh Tuan

On the night of August 17, two houses in Cua Rao 2 village (Xa Luong commune, Tuong Duong) were swept into the river, leaving only empty land in an instant. Photo: Dinh Tuan

Authorities at all levels directly go to flooded areas to advise and support people in finding plans to ensure the safety of people and their homes. Photo: Duy Khanh