Impact on the lives of 47 households
Since the beginning of 2026, Vinh Long province has recorded 19 landslide and subsidence points on riverbanks and coastlines, 3,259m long, directly affecting more than 47 households, estimated damage of about 3.66 billion VND. Total damage caused by natural disasters in the first months of the year is about 19 billion VND.
Like the landslide point in Chanh Thuan hamlet, Cai Nhum commune that occurred on February 18, a section of the embankment combined with rural traffic was 12m long, 2-3m wide, collapsed 3m deep, causing damage to traffic and property of many households, estimated damage of 36 million VND.
A local resident said that his family lives near the landslide section, so they feel worried: "Every night I hear strong waves, I don't dare to sleep deeply, I'm just afraid the soil will collapse suddenly. Many waterway vehicles create large waves continuously hitting the shore, causing the soil to erode quickly, directly affecting daily life." He added that if there are no timely measures, the landslide will spread, affecting crops, plants and traffic.
Ms. Le Thi Ut, from the same hamlet, said that her house is near the landslide area, so she is always anxious, her sleep is not complete, and she is worried that the land collapse will cause danger to her children and property.
47 landslide works are being repaired
Talking to Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Le Quang Rang - Deputy Director of Vinh Long Department of Agriculture and Environment, said that the province has seriously implemented natural disaster prevention and control, especially landslides and saltwater intrusion. According to him, the Civil Defense Command Board of 124/124 communes and wards is ready to respond to situations.
Mr. Rang added that the province has developed plans and response plans according to the level of risk, prepared forces and rescue vehicles, and ensured safety for people living along rivers and coasts. Closely monitoring the diễn biến of natural disasters helps to respond promptly and limit damage.
In 2025 and the first months of 2026, the province used 76.52 billion VND to overcome the consequences of natural disasters, of which 49.4 billion VND was for 47 landslide prevention works 5,735m long and 27.12 billion VND to support the restoration of agricultural production.
The implementation of the project to prevent and combat riverbank and coastal erosion by 2030 will help protect traffic, crops and people's lives.
Propaganda, warnings and specific guidance, along with the preparation of forces and rescue vehicles will help people be more proactive in daily life and production, limiting risks caused by natural disasters," Mr. Rang added.
