Around 4 a.m., residents of Hamlet one, Dam Doi commune, heard a loud noise. They discovered a three-meter-wide section of concrete road, along with soil and rocks, had collapsed into the river, eroding about 20 meters deep into the bank.

The scene of the landslide. Photo: An Minh

The incident impacted a cargo crane dock, an ice production facility, and a feed and aquatic medicine dealership.

Local authorities stated that the area remains at risk of further landslides, potentially an additional 20-30 meters, due to weak soil and river currents. Initial total damages are estimated at over 3 billion VND.

Following the incident, the Communal People's Committee (UBND) coordinated with police and militia to help residents relocate property, set up warning ropes and signs, and prohibit people and vehicles from entering the dangerous area.

A house swept into the river by the landslide, morning of 24/4. Photo: An Minh

The locality has requested the province to promptly inspect the site and implement remedial measures to ensure safe travel and stable production.

Ca Mau has experienced several landslides recently. Most recently, on 21/4, a landslide occurred along the Cong Chua road (Tan Thanh ward), extending about 30 meters and eroding over 12 meters deep. This affected six homes: four completely collapsed, and two were deemed dangerous, requiring evacuation, with damages estimated at 900 million VND.

Chuc Ly