Thien Cam: The beach is currently littered with trash after the storm and floods.
Following typhoons Kajiki (number 5), Bualoi (number 10), and the October floods, the Thien Cam beach in Thien Cam commune, Ha Tinh province, is covered with a thick layer of trash stretching for kilometers; cleanup efforts are underway.
The Thien Cam beach resort (Thien Cam commune, Ha Tinh province) is covered in trash after successive natural disasters. Tons of garbage, washed ashore by large waves, have formed a thick, messy layer of debris ranging from trees and rotten wood to household waste, plastic, and fishing nets. The once vibrant tourist atmosphere has become unsightly, and cleaning and restoration efforts are proving difficult.
Current state of the beach
Along Thien Cam beach, garbage is piled up thickly, stretching for kilometers. Blocks of wood, tree roots, and fishing nets mixed with plastic waste have covered the beach in many places. Many restaurants and businesses in the tourist area have not yet recovered from the storm.
Causes and timing
Since the end of August, Ha Tinh has been continuously affected by natural disasters, most notably two strong typhoons, Kajiki (number 5) and Bualoi (number 10). In addition to the typhoons, heavy rains and floods in October continued to push large amounts of debris ashore. Continuous large waves carried debris from various sources onto the beach.
Impact on the travel experience
The accumulation of trash on the beach significantly detracts from its beauty. Business and service activities in the Thien Cam beach resort area are affected as many establishments have yet to repair the damage. Cleaning efforts currently involve handling a large volume of trash over a long distance.
Cleaning work
Representatives from Thien Cam commune's People's Committee stated that functional forces have been mobilized to clean up garbage and repair damage after each storm. However, the October floods continued to push tons of garbage ashore, increasing the amount requiring processing. In the coming time, the authorities will coordinate with relevant units, increasing personnel and equipment to collect and process waste.
Note the facts
- Location: Thien Cam Beach Tourist Area, Thien Cam Commune, Ha Tinh Province.
- Current situation: the coastline is covered with thick layers of trash, littered with fallen trees, rotten wood, plastic, and fishing nets.
- Service infrastructure: many restaurants and businesses have not yet recovered from the storm.
- Sanitation efforts: authorities are currently collecting waste and will continue to intensify efforts based on information from the local area.
