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Many places in Huong Hoa, Quang Tri are suffering from landslides (Photo: VNA)

The crack in Ta Bang mountain is reportedly on the verge of sliding down, risking households underneath. As reported by local people, the crack measures up to 200 meters long and 50 centimeters wide.

According to the People's Committee of Huong Hoa district, Quang Tri province, the local authorities have deployed an emergency force to relocate 32 households lying at the foot of Ta Bang mountain. All belong to La Ri Lao, Huong Son commune, Huong Hoa mountainous district.

The People's Committee of Huong Son commune has also issued a petition calling for the People's Committee of Huong Hoa district to take measures to relocate all of its residents to safer places.

As of Thursday evening, Storm No.9 only has left 3 people injured, 9 houses collapsed, another 13 badly damaged or dilapidated. A staggering 249 houses had their roof blown off.

Heavy floods and landslides also take a heavy toll on transportation, with many routes in serious damage, disrupting daily commute.

Trees in 118 ha of forest and over 39 ha of perennial trees are toppling off or fallen down. A large number of infrastructure works, irrigation works, dykes, riverbank are negatively affected by the landslides, Vietnam Plus reported.

A landslide survivor receives medical care at the site. Photo: VnExpress

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