The information was revealed in the morning of August 2 by Luong Huy Khanh, office manager of the provincial Steering Committee on Climate Change, Search and Rescue.
The An Giang People’s Committee instructed concerned organizations to conduct immediate measures to protect the affected area along the Ong Chuong River.
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The erosion happens along the Ong Chuong River. |
Specifically, the provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment was asked to round up high-risk areas, build a safety corridor and keep a close watch on it.
The Cho Moi district People’s Committee must move residents and their property out of dangerous areas, assign workers to go on patrol and keep public order there.
The Department of Transport will erect more warning signs in the area along roads and waterways. It must have plans to minimize erosion.
At the beginning of this month, erosion occurred along the banks of the Ong Chuong River in Long Hoa 1 village, Long Kien commune. The eroded part was more than 150m in length and nearly 2m in width.
To ensure traffic safety on Road 946, the An Giang Department of Transport issued a warning to limit trucks over five tons. Waterway vehicles must reduce their speed while on the Ong Chuong River to avoid worsening the erosion.
Erosion also occurred on July 31 night on Highway 91 passing Binh Tan village, Binh My commune, Chau Phu district in the province.
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Erosion occurred on July 31 night on Highway 91 passing Binh Tan village. |
From July 31 midnight to early morning on August 1, a 85-m long section of the highway fell into the Hau River, according to the An Giang Department of Natural Resources and Environment.
No casualties were reported.
Two households were safely moved from the area.
Source: VNA