Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee has directed Quy Nhon Ward People's Committee to urgently identify and relocate nearly 200 residents from 52 households at high risk of landslides on Nui Mot mountain. This instruction, issued on 5/10, follows a proposal from Quy Nhon Ward People's Committee regarding the perilous conditions.

The Provincial People's Committee specifically requested Quy Nhon Ward to accurately list the affected households and individuals, assess their resettlement needs, and develop plans for new housing. These arrangements must ensure long-term stability for the residents. Quy Nhon Ward is mandated to submit its report and proposals to the Provincial People's Committee before 7/10.

To facilitate this process, the Department of Construction and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are tasked with collaborating and guiding Quy Nhon Ward. Their responsibilities include evaluating the extent of landslide risk, formulating mitigation strategies, and identifying suitable land, planning, infrastructure, and conditions for resettlement.

Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee assigned Quy Nhon Ward to develop a plan for relocating households in Nui Mot. Photo: Tran Hoa

Nui Mot is a distinct mountain adjacent to the Ha Thanh River, stretching along Hoa Lu Street from Cau Doi bridge to Chu Y bridge within Quy Nhon Ward. This area holds historical significance, notably for the Nui Mot victory.

A residential area, established over 20 years ago, lies at the heart of Quy Nhon. It comprises residential group 19 on the mountain slopes and residential group 20 at its base. The urgency for relocation stems from a severe landslide that occurred late last year during a period of heavy storms. Thousands of cubic meters of earth and rock inundated the residential area at the mountain's foot, damaging and burying multiple homes. Following this incident, five households were already relocated to a designated resettlement area.