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...

Two Women Struck by Lightning in Houaphan Province

Two women were killed after being struck by lightning in Houaphan Province during severe thunderstorms. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, in Nakoud Village, Hiem...

Champasack Hit By Heavy Storms

A heavy storm hit parts of Champasack Province this morning, damaging a large number of residential properties. Khong and Sanasomboune districts were the hardest hit,...

Hot Weather, Wind and Thunderstorms Forecast Across Laos This Week

Strong winds and thunderstorms are forecast across the country this week with high temperatures expected in central and southern Laos. According to a notice issued...

Rain and Stormy Weather to Hit Some Parts of Laos this Week

Rain and stormy weather are forecast for some parts of Laos this week, particularly the northern and central provinces. According to a notice issued by...

Extreme Heat and Storms Forecast Across Laos This Weekend

Hot weather is in store for the northwest, central and southern parts of Laos this weekend, with rainfall and winds expected in some parts...

Forecasting Success

When the water level falls, the ants eat the fish – when the water level rises, the fish eat the ants. It's a simple...