Recently, many roads in Ha Giang have been severely affected by heavy rains causing flooding and landslides. Many tourists had to turn back and abandon their journeys because they could not continue their journey.
The Ha Giang Tourism Association has issued a document warning of landslides and natural disasters at tourist attractions in Ha Giang. In particular, the road to Nho Que River (Meo Vac district) was eroded, leaving many locals and tourists stranded and unable to move.
Severe flooding in Ha Giang
Thuan Hoa - Thai An route and Meo Vac - Dong Van route were also cut off due to flooding and landslides. A large amount of rock and soil spilled onto the main road from Meo Vac district to Dong Van district and the water level rose nearly 1 meter, so vehicles could not pass through these sections of the road.
The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ha Giang province has issued a document warning of natural disasters to tourists, travel agencies, restaurants, hotels, members of the Tourism Association, etc. about ensuring the safety of tourism activities and tourists, as well as responding to complex weather developments.
Accordingly, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ha Giang province requested localities to temporarily suspend tourism activities that cause unsafety for tourists and make more appropriate changes, and at the same time advised all tourism businesses in the area to ensure safety for tourists.
Local authorities are concerned because there are still many tourists residing here.
For travel companies and tour operators, depending on the tour program and tourist destinations, the tour operators will change the time and change the tour, move to another destination that is not affected or shorten the program. In case the customer does not agree, the tour operator must refund the customer (if the deposit has been made). Absolutely do not take the risk of taking the customer on the trip as planned.
At the same time, localities must monitor, support, and guide tourists who are currently traveling in the area; regularly monitor the province's announcements and telegrams on natural disaster prevention, control, and rescue to disseminate to businesses and tourists. At the same time, direct the police force and related units to strengthen measures to ensure the safety of tourists; be ready to respond to situations that arise; provide hotlines and proactively develop rescue plans in case of emergency.
