Vice Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc recently signed a decision to support Quang Tri province with 8 billion dong from the central budget's contingency fund for 2025. This funding is for urgent landslide recovery along Hung Vuong street, hamlet 3A, Khe Sanh commune.
The Vice Prime Minister instructed the Ministry of Finance and the Quang Tri Provincial People's Committee to ensure the accuracy of all documents and data, and to guarantee that the funds are used according to regulations. The Quang Tri Provincial People's Committee must proactively balance the local budget with other legal resources to implement the project, aiming for completion before 31/12/2025. They are also responsible for managing and utilizing the funds appropriately, transparently, and for reporting on implementation results as required.
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A retaining wall behind the residential area, constructed by soldiers, was largely completed on the afternoon of 27/12. Photo: Dac Thanh |
A retaining wall behind the residential area, constructed by soldiers, was largely completed on the afternoon of 27/12. Photo: Dac Thanh
Previously, on 16-17/11, unusually heavy rainfall caused a severe landslide on the stream slope behind the Hung Vuong street residential area. The landslide measured approximately 170 m long, 30 m wide, and 15 m deep, destroying over 5,000 m2 of land. The incident damaged the rear sections of two houses and threatened the safety of 10 others, forcing 12 households, comprising 47 people, to evacuate immediately.
Regarding this incident, the Prime Minister repeatedly criticized Quang Tri province. On the morning of 9/12, during a national meeting to launch the "Quang Trung Campaign", the Prime Minister severely reprimanded local authorities for their inaction in addressing the landslide and demanded an immediate report that same day. On the afternoon of 13/12, during a direct working session with Quang Tri province and various ministries and agencies, the Prime Minister issued a second criticism. Subsequently, he instructed the local government to review and address the responsibilities of involved collectives and individuals, and to report to higher authorities.
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Soldiers constructing a retaining wall with rock gabions on the afternoon of 27/12 to prevent further landslides. Photo: Dac Thanh |
Soldiers constructing a retaining wall with rock gabions on the afternoon of 27/12 to prevent further landslides. Photo: Dac Thanh
On 15/12, Quang Tri province commenced construction of the landslide prevention retaining wall, with a total investment of 18 billion dong. The Quang Tri Department of Construction is the investor for this project. The project mobilized approximately 260 soldiers, along with 29 vehicles and mechanical equipment, to work continuously under a "three shifts, four teams" system.
By the afternoon of 27/12, after 11 days of construction, the earthen retaining wall behind the 12 houses in hamlet 3A was largely completed, ensuring conditions for residents to return. After 41 days of evacuation, all 12 households in Khe Sanh commune have returned to their homes.
Dac Thanh
