Thanh Hoa hill poses landslide threat

Several large cracks have appeared on a hill in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa, posing dangers to people.

Several large cracks have appeared on a hill in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa, posing dangers to people.

The Nha La Hill area, which runs through National Highway 15A in Lang Chanh District, now features these significant fissures.

 

A crack on Nha La Hill: Photo by Hoang Duong

Local authorities have installed warning signs in the area and have relocated one affected household.

Some cracks stretch up to 80 metres in length and reach depths of 5 metres. Le Duc Tien, vice-chairman of the Lang Chanh People’s Committee, has reported the issue to concerned agencies seeking solutions.

The area experienced severe landslides during the Tet Lunar New Year.