Landslides at Khanh Le Pass have cut off the Nha Trang - Da Lat road.

Around 10:00 AM on November 11th, due to prolonged heavy rain, a major landslide occurred at Km41+300(P) on National Highway 27C, in the section passing through Son Thai commune (Khanh Vinh district, Khanh Hoa province), on the Khanh Le pass. According to Mr. Van Ngoc Huong, Chairman of the People's Committee of Khanh Vinh district, an estimated 9,000 m² of land was affected.³Rocks and soil from the mountains have fallen, completely blocking the road, causing landslides and culvert blockages. Recent bad weather has also caused the national highway to become muddy, with potholes, cracks, fractures, and uneven surfaces over 3,000 meters.²The massive amount of earth and rocks has completely blocked the road connecting Nha Trang city (Khanh Hoa province) with Da Lat city (Lam Dong province), causing serious traffic disruption.

In addition, the landslide area has many points where water from upstream is overflowing, making it difficult for people to travel. Authorities are warning people not to travel through this area to ensure traffic safety. Road maintenance crews are currently on the scene to organize clearing and reopening the road.

According to the head of the Khanh Hoa Provincial Department of Transport, heavy rain also caused localized flooding on several other roads in the province, and there are six locations at risk of landslides throughout Khanh Hoa. Following the incident, the maintenance unit quickly mobilized machinery to clear the debris and ensure smooth traffic flow. Authorities also have plans in place to evacuate residents if necessary.

An (compiled)