In the rainy days of early June, the worries of people living at the foot of the waste dump at Km128+600, National Highway 4D, Coc San commune became even heavier.
Lao Dong's records show that above the residential area is a waste dump with a large volume of soil and rocks. Every time prolonged heavy rain appears, people live in anxiety because the risk of landslides can occur at any time.
However, according to people, what they need most at this time is not only immediate solutions but a stable and safe place to live to feel secure in working and producing.
On June 7, informing reporters, Ms. Vang Thi Nhung (Luong Do village, Coc San commune) said that after the local authorities came to inspect and discuss the plan to move to a safer place, the family was very supportive and hoped for a specific plan soon.
If the State cares and arranges suitable accommodation, my family is ready to move away. What we want most is to have a safe place to live so as not to be afraid every time it rains heavily. Currently, the family is waiting for a plan from the local government," Ms. Nhung shared.
In response to people's reflections and press information, functional agencies have conducted actual inspections at the waste disposal area.
Notably, the People's Procuracy of Region 6 - Lao Cai has intervened to grasp the situation and supervise the handling of related issues to ensure the rights and safety of the people.
The fact that functional agencies pay attention to and inspect the field partly helps people feel more secure.
Mr. Luong Manh Quyet - Deputy Head of the Economic Department of Coc San commune assessed that the amount of surplus materials dumped at landfill No. 7 currently only uses about 2/3 of the capacity of the planned landfill area. The material dumping location is still within the scope of landfill No. 7 that has been identified.
However, during the construction process, the material pouring units encountered prolonged heavy rain weather, causing the geological foundation of the area to become weak. To ensure safety, leveling work cannot be deployed immediately, leading to some locations where the material is currently higher than the surface of National Highway 4D and has not reached the approved design elevation.
According to Mr. Quyet, when the geology stabilizes, the Department will advise the People's Committee of Coc San commune to urge units to dump excess materials to continue handling to ensure the correct design. At the same time, regularly inspect, propagate, and promptly relocate people to safe places if they see a risk of landslides affecting people's lives.
Mr. Tran Thai Hoc - Chairman of Coc San Commune People's Committee said that immediately after grasping the thoughts and aspirations of the people, the locality sent officials to inspect the reality and directly work with affected households.
Commune leaders, including the Secretary of the Commune Party Committee, have met and exchanged with the family. In case people need to move to another place to ensure safety, the locality will consider and create conditions based on the existing land fund and related regulations," Mr. Hoc informed.
Previously, Lao Dong Newspaper had an article reflecting on the waste dump at Km128+600, National Highway 4D, causing concern and potential risk of landslides during the rainy and storm season, affecting people's lives and property.
Currently, local authorities and functional agencies have conducted a review and assessment of the current situation to have appropriate handling plans.
