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Flooding Severely Damages Irrigation Systems Across Laos

Recent flooding from July to September has heavily impacted Laos' irrigation infrastructure, damaging 300 projects across 12 provinces and affecting nearly 15,000 hectares of agricultural land. According to state media, Thonglei Senganong, Deputy Director General of the Department of Irrigation at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, reported that total...

Laos, Thai, Myanmar Action Plan Launched to Address Transboundary Haze

On 29 October, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar gathered to discuss action plans to tackle...

Weather Warning: Heavy Rain, Flood Risk Expected in Central, Southern Laos

As the low-pressure trough combines with the southwest monsoon, central and southern Laos brace...

Lao Government to Take Action Against Floodings, Economic Challenges

The Lao government has outlined plans to tackle national issues during its latest cabinet...

Tropical Depression Brings Heavy Rain, Flooding in Houaphan

From 21 to 22 September, a tropical depression brought heavy rainfall across northern, central,...

Mekong River Water Levels on Rise, Says Mekong River Commission

Water levels in the Lower Mekong River Basin (LMB) have increased rapidly and are projected to rise further over the next five days –...

Laos Braces for Continued Rainfall, Flooding, Authorities Issue Warnings

The latest report from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology forecasts moderate to heavy rain across Laos this week, advising residents to be particularly...

Vang Vieng Forced to Suspend Tourism Activities Amid Torrential Rain and Floods

Due to a recent bout of heavy rains, the Vang Vieng district is on high alert for possible flooding, which has led to the...

Landslides on Route 8A in Laos Leave 110 Vehicles, 70 People Stranded

Severe landslides on route 8A between Khammouane and Bolikhamxay provinces have blocked the road for nearly 10 kilometers, leaving 110 vehicles and more than...

Laos to Expect More Natural Disasters This Year as Heavy Rains Continue

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has released a notice advising citizens across the country to monitor the weather and prepare for flash...

National Road No. 8 in Bolikhamxay Closed Temporarily Due to Landslides

The Department of Public Works and Transport in Bolikhamxay Province announced today that National Road No.8 will be temporarily closed until further notice due...