Floods hit Laos as heavy rains continue
Flooding has affected at least 11 villages and more than 10,000 people in Savannakhet province in southern Laos, with three temporary shelters opened in Phin district, Lao local media reported. The flooding has affected communities in Phin and Sepone districts, while officials have urged residents living near rivers and riverbanks to closely monitor rising water […] The post Floods hit Laos as…
Heavy rains continue to bring flooding to multiple villages in southern Laos, with at least 11 affected and over 10,000 people impacted, according to local media reports. Three temporary shelters have been opened in the Phin district to provide relief to those affected. Communities in both the Phin and Sepone districts are urging residents living near rivers and riverbanks to closely monitor rising water levels.
The Mekong River in Champasack province reached an alarming 11.52 meters on August 19, surpassing the 11-meter alert level, leading to flash flooding in coal-mining areas. Heavy rain in northern Laos overflowed water in the Nan district of Luang Prabang province on August 18-19, flooding paddy fields and affecting more than 20 families.
Authorities are forecasting heavy to very heavy rain across parts of Laos through August 21, urging residents in vulnerable areas to stay alert for potential further flooding and flash floods.
Written by urgent.news from Khaosod English's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
