Landslides in gardens, production land and threats to the safety of people's houses in Sao River Lake

The road serving the production of the people of Tan village, Nghia Lac commune, was wiped out by the water of Sao river lake. Photo: Minh Thai

The landslide first caused the loss of people's productive land and garden land. Ms. Truong Thi Luan, a resident of Tan village, Nghia Lac commune - one of the households directly affected - said: "Previously, the family planted bamboo bushes in the garden, after a year, the land collapsed, the bamboo bushes were uprooted and pushed far away. At this rate, in just a few years, the landslide will reach the house."

Many bamboo roots in people's gardens were eroded by Sao River water and then swept away. Photo: Minh Thai

In Tan village, there are 5 more households in danger of landslides. In the face of this situation, in meetings with People's Council delegates at all levels, local authorities as well as households have requested the Sao River Reservoir Management Board to soon come up with a solution.

Mr. Lo Xuan Du - Chairman of Nghia Lac Commune People's Committee said: "During meetings with voters, households in Tan village made recommendations about the landslide in Sao River reservoir, washing away 2,000 m²garden land, production land of 5 households. The local government went to the scene to inspect, make a record and sent a report to the Sao River Lake Management Board to find a solution, but many years have passed, and there is still no response...".

It is currently the rainy season, and five households in Tan village are very worried that landslides will quickly encroach on their gardens and houses, risking loss of property and endangering their lives.