In Anh Son and Con Cuong districts, dozens of large and small landslides have appeared after heavy rain, posing a potential danger to people and vehicles.
Clip: Q.An - X. HoangDue to the influence of storm No. 4, heavy rains have occurred in Con Cuong and Anh Son districts, causing landslides at many locations. In particular, the section passing through the Cho slope area on National Highway 7, in Lang Khe commune, Con Cuong, is considered the most dangerous. On the afternoon of September 20, a car stalled while passing through the mud at this location. Photo: Quang AnCracks at Cho slope are clearly visible. If it continues to rain, the layer of rock and soil will continue to fall at any time. Photo: Xuan HoangIt is worth mentioning that in this area there are underground water streams that flow continuously, making the humus layer even weaker. Photo: Quang AnMachinery has been mobilized to continuously level the area. On the morning of September 21, vehicles were temporarily able to pass through this landslide site. Photo: Xuan HoangCon Cuong district authorities are on duty 24/7 at Cho slope, warning passing vehicles. Currently, the authorities have started construction of an embankment to prevent landslides at Cho slope, however, unfavorable weather conditions have also affected the construction progress. Photo: Quang AnNot only at Cho slope, new landslides have also appeared on National Highway 7A. In the photo: Landslide at Km75+900 through Cam Son commune, Anh Son district. Photo: Quang AnAuthorities were present on the morning of September 21 to trim and clear fallen tree branches that had fallen onto the road, and mobilized machinery to level the road to allow vehicles to pass. Photo: Xuan HoangMasses of earth and rock were dumped on the main road leading to Phuc Son commune, Anh Son district on the morning of September 21. Photo: Quang AnAccording to statistics, Anh Son district currently has about 22 landslides, mainly in Vinh Son, Long Son, Duc Son communes... In the photo: Landslide behind a house in hamlet 6, Khai Son commune. Photo: Xuan HoangLeaders of Anh Son district inspected landslide sites in the area on the morning of September 21. Photo: Quang An