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...

Heavy Rain Forecast For Parts of Laos This Week

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for some parts of the country this week with floods and landslides expected to occur. The Department of Meteorology...

Luang Namtha Inundated by Floods after Torrential Rain

Villages in Luang Namtha District of Luang Namtha Province have been inundated by floods after days of torrential rain. According to a report by the...

Earthquake in Laos Damages Thai School

A school in Nan Province, Thailand, has been temporarily closed following damage to a building caused by an earthquake recorded in Laos. Xayaboury Province in...

Earthquakes Cause Tremors for Xayaboury Residents

Xayaboury has recorded four earthquakes measuring from 2.8 to 4.9 on the Richter scale in recent days. According to a report by the Committee for...

Heavy Rain And Strong Wind to Hit Some Parts of Laos This Week

Strong winds and thunderstorms are forecast in some parts of Laos this week with floods and landslides expected near rivers and mountainous areas. The Department...

Heavy Rain And Strong Wind Forecast For Some Parts Of Laos This Week

Strong winds and thunderstorms are forecast in some parts of the country this week with floods and landslides expected in northern Laos. The Department of...