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Recently, many roads in Ha Giang have been severely affected by heavy rains, causing flooding and landslides. Many tourists have had to turn back and abandon their trips because they could not continue traveling.
The Ha Giang Tourism Association has issued a warning about landslides and natural disasters at tourist attractions in Ha Giang. In particular, the road leading to the Nho Que River (Meo Vac district) has been affected by landslides, trapping many locals and tourists who are unable to move.
Severe flooding situation in Ha Giang.
The Thuan Hoa - Thai An road and the Meo Vac - Dong Van road were also cut off due to flooding and landslides. A large amount of soil and rocks spilled onto the main road connecting Meo Vac district and Dong Van district, and the water level rose to nearly 1 meter, making it impossible for vehicles to pass through these sections.
The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ha Giang province has issued a disaster warning to tourists, travel agencies, restaurants, hotels, members of the Tourism Association, etc., regarding 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 pose a safety risk to tourists and make more appropriate changes, while also advising all tourism businesses in the area to ensure the safety of tourists.
Local authorities are concerned because many tourists are still staying here.
For travel companies and tour operators, depending on the tour program and destinations, they may change the schedule and tour, switch to a different destination that is not affected, or shorten the program. If the customer does not agree, the tour operator must refund the customer's money (if a deposit has been paid). Under no circumstances should they disregard the risks and take customers on a trip as planned.
Simultaneously, localities must monitor, support, and guide tourists currently traveling within their areas; regularly monitor announcements and directives on disaster prevention and rescue from the province to disseminate information to businesses and tourists. At the same time, they must direct the police force and relevant units to strengthen measures to ensure the safety of tourists; be ready to respond to any situations that may arise; provide hotlines, and proactively develop rescue plans in case of emergencies.
