Heavy rain causes landslides on Prenn Pass, traffic to Da Lat is difficult

Phúc Khánh |

Lam Dong - Heavy rain causes landslides of positive slopes, soil and rocks overflowing, occupying about 3/4 of the Prenn Pass road surface, making traffic through the area difficult.

On the evening of September 12, Captain Nguyen Huu Luong - Deputy Head of the Propaganda Team, Traffic Police Department of Lam Dong Provincial Police - said that the landslide point on Prenn Pass has basically been temporarily repaired, and traffic is guaranteed.

Các lực lượng phối hợp điều tiết giao thông, khắc phục sạt lở trên đèo Prenn vào chiều tối 12.9. Ảnh: Phúc Khánh
Coordinating forces regulate traffic and overcome landslides on Prenn Pass in the late afternoon of September 12. Photo: Phuc Khanh

Previously, at about 5:30 pm on the same day, at Km225+200 National Highway 20, the section through Prenn Pass experienced a positive taluy landslide.

Soil and rocks overflowed, occupying about 3/4 of the road surface, causing vehicles to circulate in one direction alternately through the area.

Immediately after receiving the news, Traffic Police Team No. 1 (Da Lat) was present at the scene to divert traffic, regulate traffic and guide vehicles through the dangerous area.

Landslide on Prenn Pass in the late afternoon of September 12, traffic to Da Lat through the pass encountered many difficulties. Video: Phuc Khanh

In rainy conditions, the risk of landslides continues to occur, functional forces both organize traffic and coordinate with the Department of Construction of Lam Dong province to mobilize vehicles and personnel to collect soil and rocks and clear the road surface.

By the evening of the same day, the landslide location was temporarily treated, and vehicles could pass through the area.

Mưa lớn đang diễn biến phức tạp, nguy cơ sạt lở trên đèo Prenn đang rất cao. Ảnh: Nhi Nhi
Heavy rain is developing complicatedly, the risk of landslides on Prenn Pass is very high. Photo: Nhi Nhi

However, due to heavy rain still diễn biến phức tạp, the risk of soil and rock continuing to landslide from the positive taluy still exists.

The Traffic Police Department of Lam Dong Provincial Police recommends that people and drivers when passing Prenn Pass should reduce speed, proactively observe, maintain a safe distance and comply with the instructions of functional forces.

Taluy dương tại km Km225+200, đoạn qua đèo Prenn xuất hiện nhiều vết nứt tiềm ẩn nguy cơ sạt lở. Ảnh: Nhi Nhi
The positive talud at km 225+200, the section through Prenn Pass, has many cracks that pose a risk of landslides. Photo: Nhi Nhi

Vehicle drivers also need to monitor weather and traffic conditions to choose the right time and route, especially when heavy rain lasts for a long time.

Towards the people affected by floods

In recent days, prolonged heavy rain has caused heavy damage to people and property, pushing many families in many localities across the country into extremely difficult circumstances.

One piece when hungry is equal to one package when full", with the spirit of mutual affection that has been a beautiful image of the Vietnamese people for generations, the Golden Heart Charity Fund calls on philanthropists at home and abroad to join hands to share with people affected by storms and floods to have food, clothing, shelter, and students to have books to go to school...

The Golden Heart Charity Fund sincerely thanks the precious feelings of agencies, businesses, and philanthropists at home and abroad.

All help please send to: Tam Long Vang Charity Fund, No. 51 Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Phone: 024.39232756. Account number (STK): 113000000758 at Vietinbank Hoan Kiem Branch, Hanoi. Account number: 0021000303088 - at Vietcombank - Hanoi Branch, Account number: 12410001122556 - at BIDV - Hoan Kiem Branch. Or scan the QR code below:

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