According to authorities of Tam Nong District, the erosion has occurred in Dan Quyen Commune since early this year. This has been partially attributed to the frequent changes in the flow of the Da River. Water discharge activities of the Hoa Binh hydropower dam have also caused the fluctuation in the water level of the Da River. The geology of this area is mainly sand and sandy loam, so it is easy for erosion to happen when there are large fluctuations in water level.
Some spots have seen erosion of 70-80 metres deep.
The Vice chairman of the Phu Tho People’s Committee recently inspected the eroded area. He agreed with Tam Nong District’s proposal to take urgent solutions to deal with the problem to ensure the safety of the locals.
The district has placed warning signs in the area and banned vehicles and people from entering.
