Experts advise against leveling Mot Mountain in Quy Nhon

The Institute of Geotechnology and Environment has proposed alternatives to the plan of leveling Mot Mountain in Quy Nhon, suggesting the mountain be preserved and transformed into a public park and green space.

Experts warn that the current state of the mountain poses significant landslide risks, particularly at the base where slopes have been cut for residential construction. Heavy rainfall is identified as the primary trigger for potential landslides, which threaten dozens of households living near the mountain.

The Institute recommends a three-stage approach:

1. Immediate actions include inspecting the site, marking cracks, listing high-risk households for potential evacuation, and clearing drainage channels.

2. Short-term measures (6 to 12 months) involve geological surveys, risk zoning, and installing monitoring systems.

3. Medium-term goals (1 to 3 years) focus on relocating residents from high-risk zones and constructing protective structures to convert the area into a public park.

Experts argue that leveling the mountain could lead to the loss of landscape, changes in water flow, and increased risks to surrounding residential areas.