Hazardous Terrain, Prolonged Survey
According to the People’s Committee of Quang Tri Province, heavy rainfall on November 16-17 triggered a severe landslide in the slope area behind the residential zone on Hung Vuong Street (Village 3A, Khe Sanh Commune).
The severe landslide in Khe Sanh affected 12 households.
The landslide stretches approximately 170 meters in length, 15 meters in depth, and 30 meters in width, covering an area of over 5,000 square meters. Two houses suffered rear-section damage, while 10 adjacent homes face risks of cracks, structural failure, and safety hazards.
Notably, all 12 affected homes are sturdy 2–4-story structures, valued highly and centrally located in the commune, ideal for living and business. Despite the province’s relocation plan to safer areas, residents prefer repairing their existing homes due to livelihood concerns and community ties.
Following the incident, provincial leaders inspected the site three times. However, the survey and landslide mitigation design process has taken longer than expected. Quang Tri attributes the delay to the area’s complex terrain, hazardous access, and ongoing landslide risks, preventing continuous expert surveys.
Report to the Prime Minister and Accountability
On December 10, Quang Tri Province submitted a report to the Prime Minister regarding the landslide response, following criticism at a government meeting the previous day.
Chairman of Quang Tri Provincial People’s Committee Le Hong Vinh visits affected families.
During the meeting, the Prime Minister urged Central provinces to urgently implement the “Quang Trung Campaign” to repair homes for disaster-affected residents, criticizing Quang Tri for not yet addressing the 12 severely damaged homes in Khe Sanh.
The report states that the province declared a natural disaster emergency on November 25, relocating all 12 households to a safe two-story building owned by the Huong Hoa District Labor Federation (former). The temporary housing is equipped with electricity, water, and security.
The province allocated 10 billion VND from reserve funds for surveys, solution development, and long-term landslide prevention. However, home repairs will commence only after the optimal, safety-ensured solution is finalized.
In response to the Prime Minister’s directive, Quang Tri leaders pledged to maximize resources, expedite surveys, and begin construction immediately upon technical solution approval.
The province commits to completing home repairs for the 12 households before the Lunar New Year, while continuing to support residents during the mitigation process.
Residents are provided with well-equipped, safe temporary housing, including electricity and water.
Specialized agencies are instructed to work continuously, prioritizing resources to stabilize the landslide area and protect Khe Sanh’s central road and adjacent public facilities.
Quang Tri acknowledges the delay as “unavoidable due to complex geological conditions” but accepts responsibility for accelerating progress, ensuring residents’ safety and rights.
Rectifying Tendering Activities Amidst Multiple Irregularities
The Standing Committee of the Quang Tri Provincial Party Committee has issued a directive mandating that all levels of the Party committees and authorities tighten discipline, strengthen oversight, and strictly penalize violations in bidding and auction processes, following the detection of numerous irregularities in recent times.
Mimosa Pass Now Accessible via Temporary Road
After a prolonged period of isolation caused by landslides, the Mimosa Pass in Lam Dong Province has reopened to temporary traffic as of 6 PM on November 30th. The temporary route through the landslide area on the pass is now bustling with vehicles passing through.
Proposed $30 Billion Overpass to Rescue Landslide-Prone Mimosa Pass
The Project Management Unit 85 has proposed to the Ministry of Construction the construction of an overpass at the Mimosa Pass landslide area, adhering to mountain road grade III standards with two lanes. The total investment for this project is estimated at approximately 30 billion VND.
Who is Responsible for Repairing the Extensive Crack on Prenn Pass Road?
Prenn Pass in Lam Dong Province, which recently suffered a landslide, is still under warranty. Therefore, the construction contractor is responsible for maintenance, repairs, and addressing any resulting damages.
Year-End Approaches, Yet 14 Projects in Quang Tri Remain at ‘0 VND Disbursed’
By the end of October, Quang Tri had only disbursed 41.24% of the capital plan allocated by the Prime Minister, falling below the national average. More alarmingly, 14 projects across the province remain completely unfunded, with no disbursements made to date.
