Landslide blocks National Highway 217 in Thanh Hoa
Heavy rains on August 24 triggered a landslide at Km130 of National Highway 217 in Trung Ha Commune, Thanh Hoa Province, urging authorities to relocate households and travelers to take alternative routes.
On August 24, a landslide blocked National Highway 217 in Trung Ha Commune, Thanh Hoa Province. The heavy rains triggered the landslide at Km130 of the highway, near Loc Tong Village, causing 50-70 cubic meters of soil and rock to slide onto the road, blocking traffic. The Trung Ha Commune Party Secretary alerted residents to evacuate and use alternative routes.
Authorities are monitoring the situation and will clear the debris to reopen the highway as soon as possible. Over 35 households with 160 people have been relocated to safer locations. Severe rains from August 21 to 24 caused widespread landslides and flooding, disrupting transport across the province. Local authorities are taking precautions to protect residents and motorists from further hazards.
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