Multiple landslide-prone areas have appeared along the 20-kilometer Hai Van Pass, which connects Da Nang with Thua Thien-Hue Province in central Vietnam, raising concerns among travelers.

Due to its steep and rugged terrain, Hai Van Pass has long been a known hotspot for landslides, especially during periods of heavy rain and flooding.

Travelers have reported that since typhoon No. 4 early this week and following downpours, more landslide-prone areas have emerged along the route.

Residents are worried about traveling through landslide-prone sections of Hai Van Pass in central Vietnam. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre

Cracks have formed on several mountain slopes, and water erosion has further weakened the terrain, increasing the risk of soil and rocks falling onto the road at any time.

The northern stretch of the pass leading to Bai Chuoi Beach, which has a history of rockslides, is particularly dangerous during the rainy season.

"I regularly commute from Thua Thien-Hue to Da Nang for work, and I’m always anxious when crossing the pass during the rainy season," said Nguyen Thuong Tan, a local resident.

Soil and rocks from the hills and mountains along Hai Van Pass, central Vietnam, are on the verge of sliding down, posing a serious threat to travelers. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre

He also advised travelers to avoid the route on days of heavy rain, as there have been landslides in previous years.

In October 2023, a major landslide sent hundreds of cubic meters of soil and rocks onto a road section at kilometer 905+600 in Da Nang's Lien Chieu District, causing traffic disruptions.

In response, Da Nang’s Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention, Search and Rescue, and Civil Defense has issued a notice advising preparations for the northeast monsoon, thunderstorms, and localized heavy rainfall.

Heavy rain may cause soil and rocks to slide from the mountain slopes of Hai Van Pass, central Vietnam, onto the road at any moment. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre

Authorities are closely monitoring weather forecasts and warnings to implement disaster prevention measures.

They are also assessing residential areas in low-lying regions, along rivers and streams, and in locations with high landslide risks, urging locals to stay vigilant.

The stretch leading to Bai Chuoi Beach, north of Hai Van Pass in central Vietnam, which typically sees falling rocks, has become even more dangerous during the stormy season. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre

The section of the pass within Da Nang territory, central Vietnam, is vulnerable to landslides. Photo: Thanh Nguyen / Tuoi Tre

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