Over the past several days, rising floodwaters from upstream combined with strong tidal surges have caused severe erosion along the An Luong fishing port embankment on the lower section of the Thu Bon River, passing through Duy Nghia Commune in Da Nang City.
According to local reports, nearly one kilometer of the embankment has collapsed, with several sections deeply undercut, encroaching dangerously close to residential areas. More than 300 households in the vicinity are directly affected.
In response, Duy Nghia Commune mobilized about 1,000 local personnel—including militia, police officers, youth union members, and residents—while around 400 soldiers from Division 315 under Military Region 5 were urgently deployed to assist with emergency repairs. Since the night of October 29, local authorities have been working around the clock to reinforce the damaged embankment.
Nguyen Van Truc, a resident of Thuan An Hamlet, said, “For nearly a week, we’ve been taking turns filling sandbags to save the embankment. We know our efforts may seem futile, but we’re trying to hold back the water as long as we can. We only hope the rain in the upstream area eases so the river level can drop, allowing us to preserve what’s left of the bank.”
Authorities have swiftly evacuated households in high-risk areas—particularly those living near the river’s edge or in zones prone to subsidence. Working under heavy rain, teams have been reinforcing sections that collapsed earlier while addressing new erosion points. Dozens of local trucks have been mobilized to transport thousands of cubic meters of sand from Tay Son Dong Beach to the site for reinforcement.
At the scene, the atmosphere was tense but determined. Sandbags and boulders were continuously brought in to fortify critical spots, forming a temporary barrier to prevent the floodwaters from cutting deeper into the bank. Besides local residents and military units, several international tourists staying nearby also joined the effort.
Mr. Nguyen Van Hoa, Secretary of the Duy Nghia Commune Party Committee, said the situation was “extremely serious,” posing direct threats to the lives and property of more than 300 households along the An Luong embankment. “We’ve mobilized all available manpower and resources, with strong support from Military Region 5, to reinforce the damaged areas,” he said, calling on the central government and Da Nang authorities to allocate funds for a permanent protective embankment.
Colonel Tran Huu Ich, Commander of the Da Nang Military Command, inspected the site and instructed all subordinate units to coordinate closely with Division 315 and local authorities in deploying manpower, materials, and equipment to stabilize the embankment on the morning of November 3. “We are determined not to let the An Luong embankment collapse,” he stressed, ordering the immediate establishment of an on-site command post and assigning the Deputy Chief of Staff to oversee operations around the clock.
Heavy downpours later that morning inundated many parts of Da Nang, forcing hundreds of households to evacuate. In Hoa Khanh Ward, torrential rain flooded hundreds of homes along Me Suot Street—water levels in some alleys rose above half a meter within an hour, submerging furniture and vehicles. Residents scrambled to move their belongings to higher ground and carry children to safety.
At Alley 127, many motorbikes stalled in knee-deep water, and residents waded through to push them to drier areas. Sidewalks were jammed with evacuated belongings.
Border Guard forces from the Hai Van Station arrived early to help locals move valuables and assist those trapped in flooded houses. “My husband is immobile, and the water rose too fast this morning,” said Ngo Thi Phuong, a resident of Alley 127. “Thankfully, the border guards came in time to carry him out and help us bring essentials.”
Elsewhere, in Tuy Loan Dong Hamlet of Hoa Vang Commune, floodwaters reached halfway up the first floor, forcing evacuations. In neighboring lowlands, strong currents made movement perilous, prompting authorities to issue warnings against crossing dangerous areas.
Meanwhile, in the border commune of A Vuong, successive heavy rains triggered large-scale landslides. Commune Chairman Briu Quan reported that the DT606 road linking A Vuong and Tay Giang was heavily damaged, with multiple hillsides still collapsing, completely paralyzing traffic.
Local governments and emergency forces across the region remain on high alert, continuing rescue operations and assisting residents as heavy rains persist under the influence of Storm No.13.
