Disasters and emergency response

(KPL) The Australian Ambassador to the Lao PDR Jean-Bernard Carrasco, travelled to Sanamxay district, Attapeu Province last month to meet local government officials and view new activities funded by the Australian government to support the recovery of people affected by the flooding disaster.More ...

The government is set to cease search operations in Attapeu’s Sanamxay district where many people are still missing following flash floods caused by the collapse of a dam in the southern province in July.An announcement to end the more-than-two-month-long search operations is being prepared and ...

Sixty-six fortunate folk have been located alive as the Lao government task force headed by the Deputy PM reported 34 confirmed dead, 31 missing and another six post-flood disaster-related fatalities in Attapeu in final figures cited by to the nation’s news media Thursday.The search for the remains of victims from the ...

The government is set to review the poverty rate after fears that thousands of families are likely fall below the poverty line following the severe floods that devastated many parts of Laos.The natural disaster – the worst in decades – impacted 2,409 out of 8,464 ...

The government has told ministries and provinces to take action to prevent unapproved projects from being carried as part of flood recovery efforts.More ...

Anyone who has been flicking on screens to news of floods in Laos, extreme weather-related disasters in the region and trade frictions beyond will not be surprised to hear that such developments have subdued economic growth somewhat.More ...

(KPL)  Thai company Banpu Power (BPP) has provided relief aid worth THB 5.5 million, approximately US$ 173,000, to help flood victims in Laos.More ...

The nation will not face serious rice shortages but will encounter temporary difficulties in supplying the staple grain, according to the National Ad Hoc Committee in charge of the post-disaster response.More ...

The tragic loss of life and heavy impacts on livelihoods amid disaster triggered by pounding rains and rushing waters means there is no doubt 2018 has proved a challenging and heartbreaking one for too many people in Laos.More ...

Government officials yesterday met with development partner bodies to hold a brainstorming session on ways to best assist flooding victims nationwide and estimate damages and losses caused by recent disasters across the country.More ...