An Giang: Three Homes Collapse into Cai River Due to Severe Bank Erosion

Severe bank erosion along the Cai River in An Giang province, Vietnam, led to the collapse of three homes into the water early on June 24. The affected area, located near the Nha Ngang market in Vinh Hoa commune, saw houses belonging to residents Phan Duy Thanh, Danh Nam, and Ha Kim Lon succumb to the unstable riverbank.

The collapsed structures included two solid concrete houses and one prefabricated house with a steel frame and tin roof. The total property damage is estimated to exceed 1.7 billion Vietnamese dong (approximately $70,000 USD). Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported as a result of the incident.

Following the collapse, local authorities, including the Party Committee and People's Committee of Vinh Hoa commune, responded swiftly. Military and police forces secured the dangerous area, warned residents against entering, and assisted in relocating remaining assets to safer locations. Authorities are closely monitoring the erosion-prone zone, especially given the risk of further collapses due to heavy rainfall and strong river currents. Plans are being developed to potentially relocate residents living in high-risk areas to ensure their safety and protect their property.