General9/15/2024 9:54:28 AM
The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a flood warning for September 15, 2024, as a low-pressure system moves through northern Laos, particularly in the western regions, and continues toward central parts of the country.
Combined with strong southwestern monsoon winds, this system is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall across the country, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds in some areas.
General9/14/2024 7:47:41 PM
The National Disaster Management Committee, in collaboration with Banque pour le Commerce Extérieur Lao Public (BCEL), has launched the BCEL OneHeart platform to collect donations for disaster relief in 14 provinces, including Luang Namtha, which has been severely impacted by recent flooding.
General9/14/2024 6:10:33 PM
On the morning of September 14, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Security Gen. Vilay Lakhamfong, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Public Security, visited flood-affected areas in Vientiane to assess the current situation.
General9/13/2024 11:03:30 AM
Vientiane authorities have issued a notice warning of heavy rains and rapidly rising water levels between September 12-16, following forecasts from the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology and the Mekong River Commission.
General9/13/2024 10:49:45 AM
On September 12, 2024, the Chinese Embassy in Laos issued an official statement addressing recent rumors circulating on social media regarding large-scale water release from the Jinghong Dam in China, which some claimed had affected Laos.
General9/13/2024 10:07:16 AM
(KPL/VNA) The Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual language school in Vientiane held a ceremony on September 11 to start the 2024-2025 school year.
General9/13/2024 9:36:35 AM
The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued a flood warning, reporting rising water levels in Sangthong, Sikottabong, Sisatanak, Hadxaifong, and Pak Ngum Districts of Vientiane.
