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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 evacuate, raising concerns across the region as Laos prepares for another week of heavy rain, rising rivers, and possible flooding. Chinese authorities raised their highest flood emergency level on 6 July after days of torrential rain...

Laos Faces Minor Floods, Landslides as Tropical Storm Brings Heavy Rain

Heavy rain triggered flooding, landslides, and transport disruptions across parts of Laos over the...

Five Alive, Two Still Trapped in Xaysomboun Cave

Rescuers confirmed on Wednesday that five villagers were found alive inside a flooded mine...

Laos Air Quality Improves as Rain Clears Weeks of Smog

Air quality across Laos has improved significantly following weeks of hazardous smog, with recent...

Laos Air Quality Improves After Crisis, But Pollution Risks Remain

Air quality across Laos has started to ease after two weeks of heavy pollution,...

Severe Flooding Hits Vientiane Capital After Heavy Rains

Vientiane Capital is grappling with sudden flooding following two days of heavy rain from 9 -10 June, inundating many areas. Photos shared on Facebook reveal...

New Study Finds Earth Warming at Record Rate, but No Evidence of Climate Change Accelerating

The rate Earth is warming hit an all-time high in 2023 with 92 percent of last year’s surprising record-shattering heat caused by humans, top scientists calculated. The...

Water Supply Factory in Luang Prabang Announces 35-Day Closure, Sparking Residents’ Outcry

As per the initial announcement by the Water Supply State Enterprise Luang Prabang, the Namkhan water factory in Phanom village will undergo a temporary...

Vientiane Capital Grapples with Water Crisis, Residents Demand Action

Many households in Vientiane Capital are currently grappling with water supply-related issues, including outages and low pressure. The problem stems from technical difficulties with...

Rising Heat Wave Grips Southeast Asia, Forcing School Closures, Health Warnings

Additional text from the Associated Press  Southeast Asia is no stranger to scorching temperatures, especially during the peak months of March and April. However, this...

Lao Government Advises Heat Safety Measures for Schools Amid Sweltering Temperatures

As the extreme heat from the sun shines upon Southeast Asia, many countries in the area have been heavily affected by the sweltering temperature,...