Fire incidents across Laos claimed eight lives and destroyed homes, businesses, and vehicles during the first half of 2026, leaving behind more than LAK 319.6 billion (USD 14.3 million) in damage, according to new government figures.
The Fire Prevention and Suppression Police Department recorded 144 fires nationwide between January and...
Myanmar is grappling with the devastating aftermath of a magnitude-7.7 earthquake that struck on 28 March, leaving more than 1,700 people dead and over...
Despite enduring one of the coldest winters in years, Laos continues to grapple with the lasting effects of the past years of severe heatwaves.
Unresolved...
On 21 January, the National Disaster Management Committee estimated that the cost of damages caused by monsoon flooding and landslides in 2024 exceeded LAK...
Luang Namtha Province experienced severe flooding in 2024, leading to significant destruction, including the loss of 20,000 land titles, according to the provincial authorities.
The...
The Embassy of Japan signed an agreement on critical support to Lao’s disaster relief needs and to alleviate food security today. Emergency food stocks...
