Quy Nhon Proposes Flattening Mount Mot Amid Landslide Risks
Quy Nhon City in central Vietnam is considering a proposal to flatten Mount Mot, a 40-meter high hill identified as a landslide risk. The plan aims to ensure resident safety and facilitate urban development, but involves relocating approximately 1,000 people and a significant budget of VND 500 billion.
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