According to the latest announcement from the Dak Nong Province Hydrometeorological Station on the evening of September 17, in the past 6 hours, there has been rain, moderate rain, heavy rain to very heavy rain in the districts of Dak R'Lap, Tuy Duc, Dak G'long and Gia Nghia City.
In the next 6 hours, localities will continue to have rain. This agency warns of a high risk of flash floods on small rivers and streams, landslides, and land subsidence on steep slopes in localities.
On the same day, September 17, Mr. Nguyen Tien Duan, Chairman of the People's Committee of Quang Khe commune (Dak G'long district) said that a landslide had just appeared in the area near Cui Cho pass, on National Highway 28, passing through Quang Khe commune.
According to Mr. Duan, in the landslide area, rocks and trees fell onto the road, affecting traffic on National Highway 28.
Before the landslide occurred, there had been prolonged heavy rain in Quang Khe commune for many days.
Immediately after receiving information about the landslide in the Cui Cho Pass area, the Dak G'long District People's Committee directed local forces to coordinate with the District Police to clear fallen trees and ensure the road is clear.
At the same time, local authorities have put up warning signs and sent functional forces to check all landslide-prone areas in the area to come up with solutions.
