Hot: Large cracks appear, threatening the lives of dozens of households in Nghe An
(Baonghean.vn) - A very large crack over 200m long located on a hill in block 5 of Muong Xen town, Ky Son district (Nghe An) is threatening the lives and homes of dozens of people in this mountainous district.
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On the top of the mountain near the water plant in block 5, Muong Xen town, a large crack appeared, more than 200m long. It is worth mentioning that this is a steep mountain section, with many households living at the foot of the mountain. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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Currently, there are landslides in many locations. Some landslides are more than 1 meter deep. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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Many landslides were more than 60cm wide with large holes. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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The water pipes of Muong Xen town have also been exposed. If not handled promptly, this system is also at risk of being swept down the mountain with rocks and soil. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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The crack area stretches across a large hill, the highest crack is about 100m away from the residential area, it is estimated that if it collapses, hundreds of cubic meters of rock and soil will cover many households in this area. The 35kV power line pole will be swept down, National Highway 7 is at risk of being isolated. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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"This is an unprecedentedly large crack. If it is not repaired promptly, the consequences will be unpredictable. My family has not dared to sleep at home for the past few days, and we are also very worried about working during the day. I hope the authorities will soon have a solution to help people feel secure," said Mr. Thien, a local resident. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hoang - Chairman of the People's Committee of Ky Son district said that the district has sent a report to the provincial authorities. The locality has currently held a meeting with 11 affected households to temporarily evacuate them from the dangerous area. In the photo: The crack occurred on the hill, behind the residential area of the households. Photo: Ho Phuong |
The crack threatens the lives and property of dozens of households in Muong Xen town. |