A hailstorm damaged 225 households in Longxan district, Xaysomboun, after severe weather struck the area on the night of 18 April.
The storm hit Phonexay and Phonelao villages hardest, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and hail that tore through homes and properties. Dozens of houses lost their roofs, leaving residents exposed to ongoing weather.
Local authorities and military units deployed around 25 personnel to support recovery efforts. More than 10 houses have been repaired so far, with assessments and restoration work still ongoing.
Officials also visited both villages to provide support and encouragement to residents.
The Xaysomboun incident follows a much larger hailstorm in March that caused widespread destruction in Vientiane Capital.
On 22 March, a sudden storm hit Sikhottabong and Naxaythong districts, damaging more than 5,400 homes across 17 villages and injuring at least nine people. Schools, temples, and public infrastructure were also affected, with thousands of families left without shelter and basic services.
While the damage in Xaysomboun is smaller in scale compared to previous events, authorities warn that similar storms could occur in the coming weeks as conditions remain unstable.


