Since mid-March, erosion has occurred at a residential area on Road 23/9 in Pom Han Ward in Lao Cai City, affecting up to 31 households.
Several houses have developed cracks, ranging from 10 to 25 centimetres wide. The cracks have extended deep into pavements and the yards of nearby households.

Several houses Pom Han Ward have suffered from cracks (Photo by Manh Quyen)
Road 23/9 has also faced erosion and cracks.
The area was also severely hit by Typhoon Yagi in September last year.

Many households in the have been relocated to ensure safety (Photo by Manh Quyen)
Local authorities have assisted and encouraged affected residents to relocate to safer places.
Relevant agencies and localities have been tasked with assessing the damaged sites and infrastructure and proposing appropriate solutions to address the situation.