Fish farmers worry every day about landslides
The dike along the Mang Thit River, which is an important traffic route and production embankment, experienced two consecutive landslides in May 2025, in which the most serious section was located right next to the fish pond of Mr. Nguyen Van Hong - Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director of Tan Long Hoi Seafood Breeding Cooperative.
Mr. Hong said that the dyke next to his fish pond had collapsed, now he has to use a temporary caught net to wait for the authorities to fix the landslide.
"This island has only released 15 tons of fish fry, the initial investment cost is more than 500 million VND. If the river water continues to erode and the dike breaks, it will be completely lost," Mr. Hong added.
Also in a state of anxiety, Mr. Ngo Thanh Hung said that his house is only a few steps away from the edge of the dike. Before, when there were dykes, I was still assured, now when it rains heavily, I hear the roar of dirt and water, I don't dare sleep.
"Rearing fish before now has a profit, and if it loses, there is still capital to re-herd. As for landslides like this, it will be lost, returning to zero. And I still owe the bank, the food agency, why would I do it again?", Mr. Hung added.
The landslides not only threaten fish ponds and properties but also disrupt lives and prolong anxiety. People hope that the authorities will soon take timely measures to reinforce the dike section, and at the same time have fundamental, long-term solutions to protect production infrastructure, helping people feel secure in sticking to the land and stabilizing their lives.
The repair is expected to be completed in June 2025
Mr. Nguyen Van Be Hai - Vice Chairman of Tan Long Hoi Commune People's Committee - said that the 40m long landslide in Tan Quy Hamlet appeared since the beginning of May, washing away a section of a concrete road, directly affecting people's travel and production.
"If not handled promptly, the risk of dike breach will not only destroy the fish ponds but also wash away the entire traffic route, affecting the lives and production of hundreds of households," Mr. Hai added.
Speaking with Lao Dong, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Vinh - Deputy Director of the Management Board of Investment and Construction Projects for Agricultural and Environmental Works - said that the landslide occurred at the curved section of Mang Thit River, where there was weak geology and was strongly affected by the large volume of ships passing through. These factors cause the dyke roof to become unstable, leading to serious erosion.
Immediately after recording the incident, the unit conducted a field survey and deployed an emergency solution. Technical solutions include: paving cajuput and coconut cajuput to reinforce the foot of the dike, filling the worm hole, recreating the slope and filling the foundation with soil, sand, and releasing protective stones.
"The total cost for the entire repair item is about 400 million VND. The project is expected to be completed in June 2025, after which it will continue to be monitored and maintained periodically to ensure the dike operates safely and sustainably during the rainy and stormy season," Mr. Vinh added.
