Coastal Erosion in Vĩnh Long Threatens 200 Households, National Security

A critical national defense dyke spanning over 3 kilometers in Giồng Bàn hamlet, Long Vĩnh commune, Vĩnh Long province, is facing severe coastal erosion, posing a significant threat to approximately 200 households. Local authorities have reported the escalating situation to the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, highlighting the urgent need for intervention.

The erosion, exacerbated by recent heavy rains, high tides, and strong southwest winds, has caused substantial damage along a 0.45 km stretch of the coastline. This has directly impacted five households engaged in high-density shrimp farming, forcing them to evacuate their equipment and cease operations. In total, 45 households are currently affected by the erosion, with 21 experiencing significant damage and four facing severe consequences, leading to the abandonment of aquaculture ponds.

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In recent times, after receiving reports about the erosion situation along the Giồng Bàn coastal dyke, the People's Committee of Long Vĩnh commune directed the Department of Economics and Society to coordinate with the Hamlet People's Committee of Giồng Bàn to survey the erosion situation and record the risks affecting people's production.

Residents like Nguyễn Thành Đạt, whose family cultivates about 5 hectares of aquaculture land inside and outside the dyke, have already lost approximately 1 hectare due to the encroaching sea. While minor erosion was a yearly occurrence managed by residents, the recent intensity has overwhelmed their protective measures.

Authorities warn that without timely reinforcement, the erosion is projected to worsen significantly by year's end. The collapse of the dyke during high tide could inundate over 250 hectares of agricultural land, disrupting the livelihoods of more than 200 households and posing a serious threat to national security. The commune is appealing for provincial assistance to implement necessary reinforcement measures, ensuring the safety of residents and their agricultural activities.

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In recent times, after receiving reports about the erosion situation along the Giồng Bàn coastal dyke, the People's Committee of Long Vĩnh commune directed the Department of Economics and Society to coordinate with the Hamlet People's Committee of Giồng Bàn to survey the erosion situation and record the risks affecting people's production.