A landslide area in Phu Thanh hamlet, Mai Dam town, Chau Thanh district (Photo: VOV) Hau Giang (VNA) – Local officials should work to raise public awareness of landslide risks and consequences, said Chairman of Hau Giang province People’s Committee Le Tien Chau.
He made the statement on May 8 while inspecting a landslide area in Phu Thanh hamlet, Mai Dam town, Chau Thanh district.
Local residents should know how to protect their lives and assets in cases of natural disasters, he noted.
A temporary road will be constructed to facilitate local travel while preventing risks for the residents.
Earlier, a landslide in 28 metre length occurred in Phu Thanh hamlet affected five households with 23 and caused a loss of 150 million VND (6,600 USD).
The affected families were evacuated to safer locations and there was no human damage.
The locality has launched a landslide emergency and supported local people to recover the consequences, Chairman of Chau Thanh district People’s Committee Tong Hoang Khoi said.-VNA
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