Bac Ninh authorities have declared an erosion emergency at Cau Dyke for the second time in the past five months.
On March 3, some small cracks were found on a section of dyke running through Van Phuc residential area in Bac Ninh City’s Van An Ward. On March 8, the condition worsened, causing 50 metre-long and 5-10 centimetre-deep cracks. As a result, some facilities of three households located by the dyke were damaged.
Van An residential area is densely populated.
A house by Cau Dyke has collapsed
The erosion continued and caused the collapse of two houses on March 14. More cracks remain in the area, threatening other houses.
Local authorities have relocated seven affected households from near Cau Dyke.
Houses by the dyke being threatened
Local authorities have urged agencies to monitor the situation to be ready for possible relocations closely. They have placed warning signs.
In October 2023, many households by Cau Dyke were also relocated because of erosion.
