The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare has deployed emergency relief worth over LAK 1.4 billion (USD 65,000) to families affected by a severe hailstorm that struck Vientiane’s Sikhottabong district on the afternoon of 22 March.
The storm hit at around 4pm, damaging more than 2,000 homes across five villages, as well as four schools, a temple, and a village office.
The Minister of Health, acting in her capacity as Deputy Chairman of the Central Disaster Management Committee, travelled to the affected area to oversee the response personally.
Relief supplies distributed include 20 tonnes of rice, household and hygiene items, 1,000 mosquito nets, and 1,000 rubber mats.
The Central Disaster Management Committee Secretariat is now coordinating with development partners to procure zinc sheeting and repair materials, with the aim of restoring damaged homes and public buildings as quickly as possible.
The government says it will continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure all affected families receive comprehensive support.
