Wide cracks, over a meter wide and hundreds of meters long, have appeared in Ngam village, Song Pe commune, Bac Yen district.

Due to the influence of the circulation of Typhoon No. 3 (YAGI) in 2024, from the night of September 6th to September 11th, Muong La district experienced heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms with rainfall amounts generally ranging from 80 to 335 mm, with some areas receiving very high amounts such as Pu Danh (630.4 mm) and Ngoc Chien (503.8 mm). The heavy rain and landslides resulted in one person missing, approximately 90 houses damaged, and serious damage to infrastructure and agricultural production.

In Ngam village, Song Pe commune, Bac Yen district, since 2018, cracks have appeared in the hillside above the residential area, posing a risk of landslides and directly affecting 88 households in the village. Due to the effects of the remnants of typhoon No. 3, which caused heavy and prolonged rainfall, the cracks have been developing rapidly, with water appearing on the subsided surface in many places. The affected area now includes more households (108 households/524 people), and the level of danger is increasing.

The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested the People's Committees of Muong La and Bac Yen districts to closely monitor weather forecasts and warnings regarding natural disasters in order to take appropriate response measures to minimize damage caused by natural disasters. Local leaders, agencies, organizations, and units were assigned to be on duty 24/7 during peak periods of rain and flooding.

Forces are assisting the people of Ngam village, Song Pe commune, Bac Yen district, in dismantling their houses and relocating to a safe place.

Proactively implement response and recovery measures based on the "four on-the-spot" principle for natural disasters.(only(on-site mobilization; on-site forces; on-site equipment and supplies; on-site logistics)Specifically: Continue mobilizing forces to search for missing persons. Arrange temporary safe housing for displaced people, ensure logistical support for people in evacuation areas, and provide food, essential supplies, and medicine to people in disaster-stricken areas. Organize a review of households living in areas at risk of landslides, flash floods, and mudslides. Direct the evacuation and relocation of households and individuals living in dangerous areas or areas at risk of landslides, flash floods, and mudslides to safe locations. Assign forces to monitor and place warning signs at landslide sites, absolutely preventing people from returning to dangerous areas. Proactively mobilize local resources, personnel, budget, and other resources to immediately implement disaster relief efforts.

Floodwaters are rising in Ngoc Chien commune.

Identify urgent investment projects and initiatives to respond to and mitigate the consequences of natural disasters, and allocate funds within the limits of available resources for implementation. In cases where the local response capacity is exceeded, promptly report to the relevant authorities for assistance in accordance with regulations.

Relevant departments, agencies, and units, according to their assigned functions and duties, shall be responsible for directing, guiding, and coordinating with localities to implement response and recovery measures to prevent and minimize damage caused by natural disasters.

Source: baosonla.gov.vn