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,...

Tropical Storm Koguma Sees Heavy Rainfall Hit Laos

Tropical Storm Koguma is making its way across Vietnam today, extending into Northern Laos and causing heavy rain. The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology issued...

Two Women Struck by Lightning in Houaphan Province

Two women were killed after being struck by lightning in Houaphan Province during severe thunderstorms. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, in Nakoud Village, Hiem...

Champasack Hit By Heavy Storms

A heavy storm hit parts of Champasack Province this morning, damaging a large number of residential properties. Khong and Sanasomboune districts were the hardest hit,...

Hot Weather, Wind and Thunderstorms Forecast Across Laos This Week

Strong winds and thunderstorms are forecast across the country this week with high temperatures expected in central and southern Laos. According to a notice issued...

Rain and Stormy Weather to Hit Some Parts of Laos this Week

Rain and stormy weather are forecast for some parts of Laos this week, particularly the northern and central provinces. According to a notice issued by...

Extreme Heat and Storms Forecast Across Laos This Weekend

Hot weather is in store for the northwest, central and southern parts of Laos this weekend, with rainfall and winds expected in some parts...