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...

Five Alive, Two Still Trapped in Xaysomboun Cave

Rescuers confirmed on Wednesday that five villagers were found alive inside a flooded mine cave in Long Chaeng district, Xaysomboun province, after a week-long...

Laos Air Quality Improves as Rain Clears Weeks of Smog

Air quality across Laos has improved significantly following weeks of hazardous smog, with recent rainfall helping to clear the PM2.5 pollution that had gripped...

Laos Air Quality Improves After Crisis, But Pollution Risks Remain

Air quality across Laos has started to ease after two weeks of heavy pollution, but health risks remain following recent forest fires and ongoing...

Laos Braces for Extreme Heat During New Year Celebrations

Laos is on alert for extreme hot weather during the Lao New Year celebrations, with some areas expected to reach 43 degrees Celsius, according...

Heatwave to Push Laos Temperatures to 40°C, Storms Possible

Laos is set to experience extreme heat, with temperatures expected to reach 40 Degrees Celsius this week, while authorities warn of possible hailstorms in...

Thailand, Laos, Myanmar Agree on Satellite Plan to Fight PM2.5 Pollution

Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar have agreed on a new joint plan to tackle PM2.5 air pollution, using satellite data and shared monitoring to better...