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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,...

Dengue Fever Surges in Laos by Over 1,000 Cases Compared to Same Period in 2022

Laos has recorded an increase of more than 1,000 dengue fever cases compared to the same period from January to early July last year. A...

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...