Vietnam Investigates Collapsed Coastal Villas After Typhoon

Coastal villas in Vietnam's Ha Tinh province collapsed during Typhoon Bualoi, prompting an urgent investigation and repair order. The provincial People's Committee has directed Hong Lam Xuan Thanh, the project's investor, to address the damage immediately. Failure to do so will result in full legal responsibility for the company. The Ha Tinh Provincial Police are now tasked with conducting an expert appraisal of the incident, with a report due by June 20. The Department of Construction will oversee the repair efforts and report any issues beyond its authority to the provincial leadership. Earlier reports indicated that 23 villas near the coast were damaged or destroyed, along with other structures like the sea dike, swimming pool, and walls. An inspection by the Department of Construction revealed that the investor did not follow the approved sea dike construction plan, leading to the collapse. This deviation from the permitted design is identified as the primary cause of the structural failures.