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Five Alive, Two Still Trapped in Xaysomboun Cave

Rescuers confirmed on Wednesday that five villagers were found alive inside a flooded mine cave in Long Chaeng district, Xaysomboun province, after a week-long search. The survivors were reportedly hungry and exhausted but in stable condition. Authorities continue searching for the remaining two villagers. Flash flooding trapped the group inside...

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,...

Heatwave to Push Laos Temperatures to 40°C, Storms Possible

Laos is set to experience extreme heat, with temperatures expected to reach 40 Degrees...

Lao Government Implements Dam Safety Measures for Rainy Season

In preparation for the rainy season, the Ministry of Energy and Mines has directed all hydropower operators to enhance their dam safety protocols. This...

Vientiane Capital to Tackle Persistent Flooding Issues

In response to the persistent flooding in Vientiane Capital during the yearly rainy season, local authorities have begun to implement comprehensive measures to mitigate...

Laos to Prepare for Potential Flooding, Landslide Hazards, Meteorologists Warn

The Meteorology and Hydrology Department of Laos has warned of potential flooding and landslides across several provinces from 1 to 7 July, as heavy...

Dengue Fever Education Sessions Boost Awareness in Two Xaysomboun Villages

Local communities in Nam Mo and Nam Gnone, Xaysomboun Province, should now be better prepared to fight Dengue Fever thanks to recent education sessions...

Severe Flooding Hits Vientiane Capital After Heavy Rains

Vientiane Capital is grappling with sudden flooding following two days of heavy rain from 9 -10 June, inundating many areas. Photos shared on Facebook reveal...

New Study Finds Earth Warming at Record Rate, but No Evidence of Climate Change Accelerating

The rate Earth is warming hit an all-time high in 2023 with 92 percent of last year’s surprising record-shattering heat caused by humans, top scientists calculated. The...