Dozens of landslides after heavy rain in Ky Son district
Quang An - Xuan Hoang•October 2, 2024 16:50
Heavy rains have caused dozens of landslides in Ky Son district, affecting traffic and people's safety.
Clip: Xuan Hoang - Quang AnAfter the heavy rain that lasted for a long time on the night of September 30, many large and small landslides appeared on National Highway 7 passing through Ky Son district, posing a danger to road users. In the photo: Landslide at Km186+100 on National Highway 7 passing through Chieu Luu commune, Ky Son district after the rain on the night of September 30. Photo: Quang AnHere, rocks and soil spilled onto the road surface, about 100m long, about 15m wide, about 5m high, causing traffic jam on October 1. Authorities had to stretch ropes to warn vehicles passing through. Photo: Quang AnAuthorities have mobilized leveling machines to ensure traffic on this vital route. By October 2, vehicles were able to temporarily pass through this area. Photo: Xuan HoangLandslide in Chieu Luu commune with large volume and risk of continuing when there is heavy rain. Photo: Xuan HoangHowever, it is estimated that there are still thousands of cubic meters of soil here that are weak and at risk of further landslides at any time, especially when the weather will continue to rain in the coming days. Photo: Xuan HoangOn National Highway 7, through Khe Nan village, Chieu Luu commune, a landslide of more than 100 meters long also appeared. Photo: Quang AnThe layer of soil that fell onto National Highway 7 through Luu Kien commune, Ky Son district, occupied almost the entire road surface. Photo: Quang AnThe road from Xieng Thu village to Bao Thang is heavily eroded, vehicles cannot pass. Photo: Quang AnAccording to the recommendations from the Ky Son district authorities, landslides are showing signs of further erosion if it continues to rain and the river flows strongly. Therefore, localities need to monitor the weather and promptly warn people when passing through weak points. Photo: Xuan Hoang
The heavy rain on the night of September 30 caused dozens of landslides in Ky Son district. Major ones include:National Highway QL7 at Km186+100 in Chieu Luu commune;Concrete road connecting from National Highway 7 (Km188+600) to Huoi Tho village, Huu Kiem commune;Xieng Thu - Bao Thang route;Concrete road connecting from National Highway 7 to Hong Tien village, Chieu Luu commune;The inter-village road Na Loi - Pieng Lau - Huoi Xan had a landslide damaging one bridge at Huoi Khap stream....
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