Weather

Sekong Warns of Dam Water Releases as Heavy Rain Raises Flood Risk

Authorities in Sekong have warned residents living downstream of the Houay Lamphanh Lower Hydropower Dam to prepare for possible water releases between 20 and 22 August as heavy rain increases inflows into the reservoir. Rainfall between 18 and 21 August is expected to push inflows to between 100 and 120...

Flooding Hits Over 60,000 in Khammouane as Rivers Rise Above Danger Levels

Flooding has affected more than 60,000 people across all 10 districts of Khammouane province...

Xe Lanong 1 Hydropower to Release Water as Flood Risks Rise Across Laos

Xe Lanong 1 Hydropower Dam in Savannakhet is expected to begin releasing water from...

Heavy Rain Floods Laos as Rivers Rise, New Warnings Issued

Heavy rain in recent days has caused flooding, rising river levels, and infrastructure impacts...

China Reservoir Collapse Comes as Laos Prepares for Rising Rivers and Flood Risks

Floods in southern China have killed two people and forced nearly 48,000 residents to...

South, Central Laos to Experience Hot Weather Starting This Week

Laos will experience hotter weather this week, particularly in the south and center of the country, while the north will remain cool, according to...

Most Parts of Laos to See Chilly Weather Throughout This Week

Laos will continue to experience cold weather for the rest of this week as the cold wave from China looms over the country, said...

Natural Disasters Cost Laos Economy Over USD 77 Million in 2022

Tropical storms like Mulan, Ma-on, and Noru affected 16 provinces across the country, ripping through towns and farmland, causing floods, and destroying crops and...

AI Weather Forecast Startup Sets Sights On Asia-Pacific Region

Atmo, an AI weather forecast system, has set its sights on the Asia-Pacific region to help improve the lives of citizens, said CEO Alexander...

Laos to Experience Chilly, Rainy Weather Throughout This Week

According to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, Laos will see a roller coaster of weather fluctuations this week, with temperatures dropping for three...

Laos to Experience Warmer Weather, Light Rain This Week

As the high pressure of cold air that covered Laos last week weakens, the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology predicts that the country will...