Nghe An: Dozens of households leave their homes and villages due to fear of landslides

After the flood, landslides occurred, causing fear among the people. Photo: Lu Phu

Confusion and anxiety are the common feelings of 28 households in Xop Phong village, Muong Ai commune. According to the villagers, due to the impact of storm No. 4, floods and landslides have buried and swept away 2 houses and 2 villagers. However, what the villagers fear now is the risk of landslides that threaten the lives of more than 350 people in the village.

Mr. Hoa Ba Kham in Xop Phong village, Muong Ai commune said:After storm number 4, cracks and serious landslides appeared on the mountain tops behind the village. The cracks were 1 to 2 meters wide, and the depth was not yet determined, causing the villagers to be very confused and worried...

All 28 houses in Xop Phong village are locked because the owners have evacuated to safer places. Photo: Lu Phu

Mr. Hoa Pho Po, a villager, shared: “Because of the fear of landslides, many villagers have left to live elsewhere. Some have built huts elsewhere, while others have temporarily stayed with relatives in other villages. Currently, the villagers want to move to a safer place.

The whole village has only a few people left to look after the property. Photo: Lu Phu

People in Na My village, Muong Tip commune said that currently on the mountain tops above the village, there are many cracks and landslides, which can collapse and cause landslides at any time. Mr. Lu Quang Hung - Chairman of Muong Ai commune People's Committee said: Currently, some people have left the village, evacuated to other places, only assigning some people to stay and guard their houses. Currently, 3 villages with serious landslides are Xop Tip, Na My of Muong Tip commune and Xop Phong village of Muong Ai commune, with over 200 households. The commune urgently requested the district and province to soon have a plan to help the commune evacuate people to safer places.