Landslides threaten national works
On May 26, Vinasarcom, Civil Defense of Kon Tum province, said that natural disasters are becoming more and more complicated, and response plans need to be prepared soon.
According to statistics, since the beginning of the year, drought has caused 3 hectares of rice to dry up, many coffee areas lack water, and reduce productivity.
Thunderstorms and floods have killed 3 people, injured 7 people, blown off 84 houses, and affected 5 schools.
At the end of April 2025, the People's Committee of Kon Tum province must announce an emergency situation due to natural disasters to overcome the current situation of landslides on the negative slope at the Bo Y 220kV Cutting Station project, Ngoc Hoi district.
Due to the influence of prolonged rain, the ground of the work area was damaged, the reinforced concrete wall was collapsed, resulting in the phenomenon of landslides on the station's taluy roof. The incident seriously threatened the safety of the national electricity transmission system.
Also in April 2025, a group of 7 people in Ta Pon village (Dak Nong commune, Ngoc Hoi district) experienced heavy rain with thunderstorms and hail.
This group of people ran into a nearby hut to take shelter from the rain. Suddenly, a lightning hit the hut, causing Ms. Y Doi to die on the spot and the remaining 6 people to be injured.
While working in the fields in Sub-zone 186, Mr. Thao Bruc (born in 1969) and Mrs. Y Durh (born in 1974), residing in Dak Rang village, Po Y commune, Ngoc Hoi district, were suddenly hit by lightning.
The tragic incident caused Ms. Y Durh to die on the spot, while Mr. Thao Bruc was injured and was quickly taken to Ngoc Hoi Regional General Hospital for emergency treatment by local people.
Rain, landslides, and flash floods continue to threaten
Kon Tum province has entered the rainy season, the weather situation continues to be complicated. With high mountainous terrain and a large river and stream system, the province faces many risks of floods and landslides.
A representative of the Kon Tum Provincial Hydrometeorological Station said: From May to November, the province is likely to experience about 7-9 widespread heavy rains causing floods and inundation.
From July to December, there is a possibility of 3-4 storms and tropical depressions affecting the province, causing widespread heavy rain, causing water levels on rivers to increase, with the possibility of 4-5 floods.
In addition, in the mountainous areas of Kon Plong district, near the Upper Kon Tum hydropower plant, hundreds of large and small earthquakes often appear.
High mountainous areas combined with prolonged heavy rain have a high risk of flash floods, threatening the lives of people in mountainous areas.
Therefore, Kon Tum strengthens natural disaster prevention, control, and search and rescue work, which is an important task to protect people's lives and property.
