Heavy rain, landslides spill onto roads in Gia Lai

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Gia Lai - Heavy rain causes landslides in Quy Nhon Nam ward, soil and rocks spill onto the road, causing traffic obstruction.

At noon on September 22, in an exchange with Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Dang Manh Cuong - Secretary of the Party Committee of Quy Nhon Nam ward (Gia Lai) - said that landslides occurred in Mong Cam slope (neighborhood 15) and National Highway 1D, the section passing through neighborhood 16 after heavy rain.

The locality has coordinated with functional forces to blockade landslide locations, clear soil and rocks overflowing into the road, clear ditches filled with soil and rocks, and prevent people and vehicles from moving through dangerous areas.

Chính quyền địa phương cắm biển cảnh báo tại vị trí sạt lở (chụp ngày 22.9). Ảnh: Đình Trương
Local authorities put up warning signs at landslide locations. Photo: Dinh Truong

On Le Cong Mien street, a large volume of soil and rocks from the embankment spilled down, stretching more than ten meters. Soil and rocks covered a part of the road surface, making it impossible for vehicles to circulate.

Mr. Mai Kim Bang (48 years old, residing in Quy Nhon Nam ward) said that on the evening of September 21, soil and rocks began to landslide onto the road after heavy rain. This area had experienced landslides in the previous rainy season, so people living around were always worried.

Chính quyền địa phương khơi thông đất đá bồi lấp tuyến mương do sạt lở (chụp ngày 22.9). Ảnh: Phường Quy Nhơn Nam
Local authorities clear soil and rocks filling the ditch line due to landslides. Photo: Quy Nhon Nam Ward

Previously, on the evening of November 18, 2025, also at this location, Lao Dong Newspaper recorded the situation of soil and rock from Xuan Van mountain continuously sliding and overflowing into residential areas. Some households had to evacuate overnight.

According to the forecast of Gia Lai Provincial Hydrometeorological Station, from early morning on September 22 to 24, the eastern area of the province will have moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms, common rainfall of 50-120mm, in some places over 150mm.

Lực lượng chức năng phong tỏa tuyến đường xảy ra sạt lở (chụp ngày 22.9). Ảnh: Phường Quy Nhơn Nam
Functional forces block the road where the landslide occurred. Photo: Quy Nhon Nam Ward

The western area of the province has showers and thunderstorms, locally heavy rain, common rainfall of 20-40mm, in some places over 50mm. The meteorological agency warns of the risk of heavy rain in a short time.

From early morning on September 24 to 25, the eastern region will continue to have rain in many places, with moderate to heavy rain in some places, common rainfall of 40-70mm, in some places over 100mm.

Heavy rain is likely to cause flooding in low-lying areas, and at the same time increase the risk of landslides in steep terrain areas with weak geological foundations. Thunderstorms accompanied by tornadoes, lightning, and strong winds can cause roofs to be blown off, trees to be broken, and affect people and livestock.

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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