Heavy rain has triggered landslides and red sand inundation across Lam Dong province, severely disrupting traffic on key routes. On the morning of 24/9, Mai Hong Dang, chairman of Phan Son commune people's committee, reported two active landslide sites on National Highway 28B. Four additional locations face high risks if rain persists. This comes as a low-pressure system has brought heavy rain to southern provinces, including Lam Dong, over the past few days.

Landslides on Dai Ninh Pass have significantly impacted traffic flow. Around dawn, earth and rocks slid from the embankment onto the road surface on Dai Ninh Pass and at its base. A portion of the road was covered, forcing vehicles to slow down. The incident caused no damage to people or property. Local authorities, coordinating with traffic police, responded by placing warning signs, stationing personnel, diverting traffic, and clearing debris to ensure safe passage.

Earth and rocks slide at the base of Dai Ninh Pass, national highway 28B. *Phan Ly*

The DT715 road also experienced disruptions due to red sand. Also on the morning of 24/9, red sand from hillsides continued to inundate the DT715 road, specifically the section through Ham Thuan commune. The sand layer covered the road surface for tens of meters, with some areas heavily covered, making vehicle movement difficult. Some oto became stuck, while moto slipped and fell when passing through.

This disruption is significant as DT715 is a vital route. The DT715 road connects national highway 1 at Ta Zon mountain junction with Mui Ne and Bau Trang, experiencing considerable traffic volume. From around 4h, a local transport company mobilized excavators and dump trucks to the scene to clear the red sand, making the road passable.

Red sand inundates DT715 road connecting national highway 1 and Mui Ne, Ham Thuan commune. *Phan Ly*

Authorities are maintaining vigilance as more heavy rain is forecast. Functional forces continue to monitor high-risk landslide areas, proactively issuing warnings and taking action to ensure traffic safety. For the next two days, Lam Dong is forecast to continue experiencing moderate to heavy rain, with some areas seeing very heavy downpours, generally 50-110 mm, and locally over 180 mm. Prolonged rain increases the risk of flooding in low-lying areas, flash floods, and landslides in sloping terrain and weak soil areas.

By Tu Huynh