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Unseasonably Cool Start to Laos’ Hot Season Surprises Locals

It’s an unexpectedly cold beginning of the hot season in Laos, with temperatures ranging between 13 and 35 degrees Celsius. Despite the heat that typically dominates April, the country seems to be clinging to a lingering chill—residents are still reaching for their cardigans. Last year and the previous one, April...

Rain Complicates Recovery in Quake-hit Myanmar as Death Toll Rises

AFP - Rain is compounding misery and presenting new hurdles for relief efforts on...

Flooding Severely Damages Irrigation Systems Across Laos

Recent flooding from July to September has heavily impacted Laos' irrigation infrastructure, damaging 300...

Laos, Thai, Myanmar Action Plan Launched to Address Transboundary Haze

On 29 October, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar gathered to discuss action plans to tackle...

Weather Warning: Heavy Rain, Flood Risk Expected in Central, Southern Laos

As the low-pressure trough combines with the southwest monsoon, central and southern Laos brace...

Tropical Depression from Vietnam to Hit Laos This Week

A tropical depression originating off the coast of Vietnam, bringing torrential rainfall to the central parts of the country has now weakened and entered...

This Summer Broke the World Record for the Highest Temperature Officially Recorded

GENEVA (AP) — Earth has sweltered through its hottest Northern Hemisphere summer ever measured, with a record warm August capping a season of brutal...

Dengue Fever in Laos Surpass 23,000 Cases, 14 Deaths Reported

The number of dengue fever cases in Laos reached 23,432 on Sunday, with 14 deaths reported nationwide. This is an increase of 101 cases...

ASEAN Ministers Meet in Vientiane Capital to Strengthen Cooperation on Environmental Issues

The ASEAN Ministerial Meetings on Environment Protection took place in Vientiane Capital on this week to further strengthen cooperation on environmental issues, including climate...

Drought Conditions in Laos Likely to Affect Electricity Export to Thailand

According to the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), electricity supply from Laos to Thailand is expected to be insufficient this year due to...

Vang Vieng Experiences Flooding After Heavy Rainfall on Monday

Vang Vieng saw heavy rainfall during the early hours of Monday morning, resulting in a rapid rise in water levels across some areas of...