Sea embankment in Cua Lo town devastated after storm

Quang An• DNUM_CFZBBZCACA 06:53

(Baonghean.vn) - Due to the impact of storm No. 7 and storm No. 9, the sea dike in Cua Lo town was severely damaged.

The embankment at Cua Lo beach was severely damaged by natural disasters. Clip: Quang An

The recent storms No. 7 and No. 9 caused prolonged heavy rain and strong waves, causing serious damage to the seawall and walking path at Binh Minh Square, Cua Lo town, with layers of broken bricks and stones... Photo: QA

According to statistics from the People's Committee of Cua Lo town, damaged items include: gravity embankment collapsed, eroding into the shore about 200 meters long; stone embankment collapsed, walking path was severely damaged about 500 meters; concrete embankment road, embankment foot collapsed at Binh Minh Square about 300 meters long. Photo: QA

Estimated damage to infrastructure caused by storms No. 7 and 9 is VND21 billion. Photo: QA

At some points, the underlying sand layer is washed away, creating dangerous "frog jaws". Photo: QA

Despite the danger, on the afternoon of November 4, some tourists were still walking around this area. The authorities of Cua Lo town reminded and advised residents and tourists not to go near the damaged area to ensure safety. Photo: QA

Many trees were also uprooted and broken at Cua Lo beach. Photo: QA

Local authorities have mobilized hundreds of people to use sandbags to reinforce, especially landslides that have penetrated deep into the kiosks. However, this is only a temporary solution. Photo: QA

Mr. Nguyen Van Hung, a kiosk owner in Cua Lo Town, said: The embankment is collapsing, causing our kiosk to collapse at any time. Therefore, the family hopes that the government will soon fix the problem so that businesses can reopen and recover after the pandemic and natural disasters. Photo: QA

In recent days, the People's Committee of Cua Lo town has mobilized many human resources and vehicles in combination with forces from wards to go to damaged embankments and fallen trees to fix the problem. Photo: QA

Leaders of Cua Lo Town said that the locality will strive to repair and restore damaged areas before March 2021 to serve the tourist season as well as ensure safety for residents, tourists and coastal businesses. Photo: QA