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...

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...

Laos to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Zero by 2050

The Lao Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has defined a new climate change policy, with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to zero...

Laos to Experience Cooler Temperatures and Rain This Week

Cooler weather and rain is expected in several parts of Laos this week, with temperatures dropping by up to three degrees. According to a notice...

Laos Reports Two Earthquakes in Early Morning

Laos has reported two earthquakes over the last 24 hours between 4:06 and 4:12 am in Xayaboury Province. According to the Lao National Earthquake Data...