Disasters and emergency response
Disasters
President tells Khammuan, Savannakhet to speed up flood relief, recovery
President Bounnhang Vorachit told Khammuan and Savannakhet provincial authorities to expedite work to restore life to normal following widespread flooding in the central provinces.More ...
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Tropical storms wreak havoc as monsoon tightens its grip
Two tropical storms have unleashed torrents of rain in many parts of the country, affecting agriculture, houses, other buildings, and roads, with downpours lasting for several days.More ...
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Officials evaluating impact of flood in Attapeu
An assessment team from the Ministry of Planning and Investment is working with authorities in Attapeu province to evaluate the impact of the recent floods in Sanamxay district. According to initial information from the province, 13 villages with 2,717 families and 13,067 people were affected by ...
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Khammuan villages under renewed threat of flooding
Villagers living along the Xebangfay River in Khammuan province are facing further flooding after the river has risen to dangerous levels.More ...
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Homeless families could suffer a second round of flooding
Sanamxay district, Attapeu province: About 1,000 people now camping in the two-storey Sanamxay upper secondary school after they were made homeless by the devastating flood last month may have to move to new shelters if the current heavy rains cause further flooding.More ...
Khonesavanh Latsaphao
More flooding in Attapeu after heavy rain
Sanamxay district, Attapeu province: Flooded villages here had emerged from the muddy waters but now floods are inundating the area yet again after several days of heavy rain.More ...
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UXO removed as authorities prepare to build new houses for flood victims
Sanamxay district, Attapeu province: Over 100 staff from UXO Lao are searching for and removing unexploded ordnance (UXO) so that work can begin on the construction of temporary houses for flood victims.More ...
Phomphong Laoin
Farmland flood damage bill exceeds 125 billion kip
The impact of recent flooding has cost the agricultural sector around 127 billion kip, according to an initial report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.More ...
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Tropical Storm Bebinca set to lash nation’s north
Northern regions of Laos are being warned to prepare for heavy rain and wind with weather forecasters predicting that Tropical Storm Bebinca will move across parts of Vietnam and northern Laos from August 16-18.More ...
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Singapore rescue team arrives to help Attapeu recovery efforts
A 32-member Home Team contingent, comprising 14 officers from the Singapore Police Force (SPF), three victim recovery dogs from the SPF K9 Unit, and 18 Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers arrived in Laos on Monday on a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) C-130 ...
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