Weather

Laos Warns of More Rain, Flash Floods, Landslides in Early September

Laos will see more rain this week, with the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology warning of possible flash floods, landslides and urban flooding in vulnerable areas. On 7 September, the department said the low-pressure trough will continue moving across central Laos, while the southwest monsoon remains active over most of...

Flooding Affects 34 Villages in Luang Namtha as Roads, Power Hit Across Northern Laos

Heavy rain has triggered widespread flooding in Luang Namtha, affecting 34 villages and damaging...

Flooding Disrupts Flights to Luang Namtha, Oudomxay Also Reports Flooding

Lao Airlines has suspended flights between Vientiane and Luang Namtha after after rising waters...

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...

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...

UNFPA Provides Dignity Kits to Lao Youth Union For Emergency Response

Last week, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) handed over 486 sets of Dignity kits to the Lao Youth Union to prepare them for...

Typhoon Nesat to Hit Laos and Vietnam this Week

The department of Meteorology and Hydrology in Laos expects that typhoon Nesat will make landfall in Vietnam and Laos between 17-23 October. The typhoon...

Tropical Depression to Cause Rainfall in Southern and Central Laos This Weekend

The department of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a warning for heavy rains as a tropical depression that originated in the south China sea...

Donations Come in for Flood-Affected Residents in Attapeu

The public and various organizations have sent relief support to Attapeu province for people who lost their houses and belongings in the flood caused...

Winter Likely to Arrive Late this Year

Thailand's Meteorological department has informed that winter will be arriving a week later this year. Cold weather is projected for the region between the...

Tropical Storm Noru Wreaks Havoc Across Southern Laos

Typhoon Noru, which was downgraded to a tropical storm, made landfall in Southern Laos on Wednesday and caused flooding in several areas. At least four...