Weather

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 roads, power infrastructure and other facilities, according to state media. Heavy rain from 28 to 29 August caused rivers and streams to rise, triggering flash floods and inundating 34 villages along several waterways, including communities in...

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...

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...

Vientiane Capital Suffers Flash Floods Due to Poor Drainage and Infrastructure Maintenance

Flash flooding has been reported in parts of Vientiane Capital this week, with residents saying the chronic issue is caused by poor drainage. Residents in...

Laos to See Rain, Strong Winds, Thunderstorms This Week

Laos will see warm temperatures, heavy rain, and thunderstorms across the country this week. The country will experience warm temperatures and moderate to heavy rainfall,...

Laos to Expect Strong Winds, Thunderstorms This Week

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology in Laos has issued its weekly forecast, warning of severe weather conditions in some areas of the country....

Rainfall Expected Across Laos This Week

According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology's most recent weather forecast, this week could bring mild to heavy rain throughout Laos. Southwest monsoon has...

Laos Lacks Heat Action Plan to Combat Recurring Heatwaves

Climate change caused by humans has made the recent heatwave that hit Laos, Thailand, India, and Bangladesh 30 times more likely to happen. But...

Laos to Brace for Sweltering Heat Throughout This Week

Hot weather will persist across Laos for the entire week, predicts the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology. The report anticipates that a low-pressure system of...