Disasters
Floods
Khammuan villages under renewed threat of flooding
Villagers living along the Xebangfay River in Khammuan province are facing further flooding after the river has risen to dangerous levels.More ...
Times Reporters
Homeless families could suffer a second round of flooding
Sanamxay district, Attapeu province: About 1,000 people now camping in the two-storey Sanamxay upper secondary school after they were made homeless by the devastating flood last month may have to move to new shelters if the current heavy rains cause further flooding.More ...
Khonesavanh Latsaphao
More flooding in Attapeu after heavy rain
Sanamxay district, Attapeu province: Flooded villages here had emerged from the muddy waters but now floods are inundating the area yet again after several days of heavy rain.More ...
Times Reporters
UXO removed as authorities prepare to build new houses for flood victims
Sanamxay district, Attapeu province: Over 100 staff from UXO Lao are searching for and removing unexploded ordnance (UXO) so that work can begin on the construction of temporary houses for flood victims.More ...
Phomphong Laoin
Farmland flood damage bill exceeds 125 billion kip
The impact of recent flooding has cost the agricultural sector around 127 billion kip, according to an initial report from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.More ...
Times Reporters
Singapore rescue team arrives to help Attapeu recovery efforts
A 32-member Home Team contingent, comprising 14 officers from the Singapore Police Force (SPF), three victim recovery dogs from the SPF K9 Unit, and 18 Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers arrived in Laos on Monday on a Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) C-130 ...
Times Reporters
UN agencies further respond to the disaster in Attapeu
United Nations agencies are working closely with the government and humanitarian partners to bring in clean water, food, shelter and medical aid for over 13,000 people affected by the floods in Attapeu province.More ...
Times Reporters
Attapeu hospitals treat 221 injured flood victims
Sanamxay district, Attapeu province: Some 149 people who were injured when the flood raged through this area have received treatment at the district hospital, while 72 people with more serious injuries were taken to Attapeu provincial hospital.More ...
Phomphong Laoin
36 confirmed dead, 98 still missing in Attapeu
Sanamxay district, Attapeu province: Military personnel and a rescue team from Singapore are continuing the search for the 98 people still missing in the wake of the dam burst, with the number of dead confirmed at 36.More ...
Phomphong Laoin
Attapeu flood victims appeal for more rice, cooking equipment
Sanamxay district, Attapeu province: Large numbers of people living in camps here are still in need of rice, beef, fish, cooking stoves and cooking equipment, with many wanting to cook for themselves following the devastating flood.More ...
Phomphong Laoin