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(KPL/VNA) - A storm has hit Bokeo province in northern Laos, knocking down electricity poles and affecting power supply in the province’s Huayxai and Tonpheung districts, the Lao National Television reported on May 8.
(KPL/VNA) - A storm has hit Bokeo province in
northern Laos, knocking down electricity poles and affecting power supply in
the province’s Huayxai and Tonpheung districts, the Lao National Television
reported on May 8.
According to the report, the storm hit the
province on May 5. It damaged several houses and temples in the province and
authorities are currently assessing the extent of the damage.
The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology
under the Lao Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment said that the
temperature has dropped significantly as a result of the change in the
prevailing weather system, but hot weather will continue in all parts of the
country, especially in the south. The agency warned that thunderstorms, hail
and strong winds are possible in all provinces from May 6-12.
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