Rough waves destroy homes in central Vietnam (photos)
Monday, January 12, 2015, 14:37 GMT+7
Local residents of a coastal hamlet in central Vietnam currently have to share their living space with massive waves, as makeshift dykes have given way to the fierce waters.
In recent years, over 100 households who reside along Dinh Tien Hoang Street in Ro Hamlet in Phu Yen Province have lived at the mercy of massive waves in times of rough seas and inclement weather.
On days when the sea gets rough, waves which stand over two meters tall keep crashing against the shores and destroy everything in their wake.
Locals have no choice but to send their young children and valuables to relatives or neighbors whose homes are deeper in the village, which is situated in the provincial capital of Tuy Hoa.
A local household’s tiled roof is shown being demolished by tidal waves. Photo: Tuoi Tre
According to Do Duy Vinh, chief of the secretariat of the provincial People’s Committee, the government and the local authorities have approved a project to build dykes around the hamlet.
The project costs an estimated VND185 billion (US$8.62 million).
In 2013, the People’s Committee earmarked VND12 billion from its budget for the project.
Massive waves have relentlessly smashed the makeshift dykes and terrorized the households ever since.
Rough sea waves intrude on the foundations of houses along Dinh Tien Hoang Street. Photo: Tuoi Tre.
A local is seen gathering leftover stone slabs after his family’s home was torn apart by massive waves in late December 2014. Photo: Tuoi Tre.
On days with high tides, sea water spills into Ro Hamlet. Photo: Tuoi Tre.
Tuy Hoa City’s border guards are pictured helping a local household fix their home, which was partly damaged by the waves. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Residents of Ro Hamlet stand on constant watch for massive sea waves during days when there are high tides. Photo: Tuoi Tre
A local household is seen packing their furniture and leaving during the night for fear of being swept away by rough waves. Photo: Tuoi Tre
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