Hot: Large cracks appear, threatening the lives of dozens of households in Nghe An

Ho Phuong - Huu Vi March 17, 2018 09:58

(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.

Trên đỉnh núi gần nhà máy nước thuộc khối 5 thị trấn Mường Xén xuất hiện một vết nứt lớn dài hơn 100m. Điều đáng nói, đây là đoạn núi dốc, phía dưới chân núi có nhiều hộ dân sinh sống, vì thế vết nứt đang gây ảnh hưởng đến nhiều người dân và cho chính quyền địa phương.
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
Currently, there are landslides in many locations. Some landslides are more than 1 meter deep. Photo: Ho Phuong
Many landslides were more than 60cm wide with large holes. Photo: Ho Phuong
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
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
"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
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.


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