Landslide Alert: Experts Warn of Third Collapse Near Dschang

These landslides have already claimed five lives, left around fifty people missing, and buried several vehicles.

In the aftermath, academic researchers conducted a field study to assess the area. Their analysis suggests that the two previous landslides were part of a large-scale collapse in two phases. Due to the instability of the terrain, they have cautioned that a third landslide could still occur, as stated on the university's website.

In response, the experts have recommended expanding the safety perimeter to keep residents away and prevent further casualties. The geography team emphasized the need to protect the local population by securing the area and implementing a sustainable management plan to reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future.

Given the high-risk nature of the area, researchers are urging authorities to restrict public access, monitor the cliff closely, and temporarily ban traffic along the route. These recommendations align with the government’s response, as Western Regional Governor Awa Fonka Augustine has enforced a temporary closure of the Dschang-Santchou road and restricted access to the danger zone.

Additionally, Minister of Transport Emmanuel Nganou Djoumessi has announced the identification of alternative routes, declaring that the Dschang-Santchou road is no longer viable. These actions aim to safeguard lives and prevent future tragedies in this increasingly unstable area.