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...

Officials in Sekong Province Warn of Vietnamese Dam Release

The residents of Sekong have been advised to prepare for changes in water levels in the Xe Khong River due to the release of...

Heavy Rains to Continue Across Laos

Following the recent heavy rains, parts of Laos will see even more rain and thunderstorms this week. The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology issued a...

China Issues Yellow Alerts as Heatwave Strikes Several Regions

China, like Europe and the US, is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave that has the UN calling for decisive climate action. Despite brief interludes of seasonal...

Representatives from Laos Attend Sydney Energy Forum

Laos has sent representatives from the energy sector to participate in the Sydney Energy Forum, held in Sydney, Australia from 12 to 13 July.  Indo-Pacific...

Wet Weather to Continue Across Laos This Week

Parts of Laos will experience cool and rainy weather in the mornings starting from today.  The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology issued a forecast today...

Rainy Season Begins in Laos

Laos has entered the rainy season after only a brief hot spell, with wet weather ahead for the near future. The Department of Meteorology and...