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...

Hot and Stormy Weather to Hit Laos This Week

Prts of Laos will experience high temperatures and heavy rain this weekend. According to a forecast issued today by the Department of Meteorology and...

Unusual Chilly Weather Puts Summer on Pause in Laos

An unusual cold snap has hit Laos bringing cold season temperatures during what is usually one of the hottest months of the year. Residents of...

Storms Pummel Homes in Luang Prabang and Champasack Provinces

Storms have damaged houses and other structures in the provinces of Luang Prabang and Champasack, following a storm warning issued by the Department of...

Warmer Weather Forecast Across Central And Southern Laos This Week

Laos is to see significantly warmer weather this week as the cool season makes way for the tropical heat. According to a report issued by...

Vang Vieng Experiences Unseasonal Flooding

Residents and visitors in the tourist town of Vang Vieng were taken by surprise as torrential rains across Laos caused unexpected floods. Cold weather and...

Laos To See Wet Weekend Ahead in Central and Northern Provinces

Heavy rainfall is forecast for several parts of Laos this weekend, particularly in the Northern and Central Provinces of the country. According to a forecast...