Authorities had declared an emergency after storms Kajiki, Ragasa and Bualoi in 2025 battered sections of the sea wall running through Hoang Tien and Hoang Thanh communes. However, repairs have yet to begin as local authorities are still awaiting funding approval.
As of early March, large stretches of the coastal promenade and sea wall remain in ruins. Some sections have collapsed by 2-3 metres, with waves continuing to erode the shoreline and toppled trees left uncleared.
Local officials reported that more than 2 kilometres of sea wall in Hoang Tien Commune.
A seaside resort in Hoang Tien Commune is at risk of erosion after waves severely damaged the nearby sea wall.
With the 2026 summer tourism season approaching, local leaders warned that delays in funding and repairs could disrupt the area’s reopening plans.
“We have submitted cost estimates for repairs and are awaiting approval from the provincial People’s Committee so construction can begin,” a Hoang Tien Commune official said.
Along the tourist area, many restaurants are still covered with sand and rocks.
Local authorities have installed warning signs at sections of the eroded sea wall.