Weather

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 weekend, prompting authorities to warn that more severe weather could follow in the coming days. On 6 July, the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology said strong southwest monsoon winds continued to affect the entire country, particularly...

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,...

Laos Braces for Extreme Heat During New Year Celebrations

Laos is on alert for extreme hot weather during the Lao New Year celebrations,...

Asia, Pacific Unprepared to Face Climate-Induced Catastrophes, Warns New UN Study

Most countries in Asia and the Pacific are insufficiently prepared to face extreme weather events and natural disasters, which are growing in intensity and...

Laos Braces for Sweltering Heat This Week

Almost every province in Laos will record higher temperatures this week, says the latest weather report from the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology. While rain...

Scorching Weather Expected in Most of Laos This Week

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology predicts that Laos will experience cooler temperatures for two days before the weather gets warmer for the rest...

Storm Drifts Lao Entertainment Cruise to Thailand

A Lao restaurant cruise ended up near Mukdahanh, Thailand after being hit by a storm in Savanakhet Province on Sunday. Ch 7HD News reports...

Laos To Experience Thunderstorms, Rain This Week

The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has put out a weather forecast for 21-27 April, with predictions for thunderstorms and rainfall. Northern Laos is set...

Large Parts of Asia Report Record Breaking High Temperatures

People living in Asia continue to grapple with the brutality of the April heat wave, as temperatures reach record-breaking levels with little relief in...