Storm Wipha triggers severe flooding across Laos

24/07/2025 13:08
Email Print 1490
KPL (KPL/VNA)Prolonged heavy rain triggered by Storm Wipha on July 22–23 has caused widespread flooding and road damage across northern and central Laos, disrupting travel and isolating several areas.

(KPL/VNA)Prolonged heavy rain triggered by Storm Wipha on July 22–23 has caused widespread flooding and road damage across northern and central Laos, disrupting travel and isolating several areas.

Flash floods and landslides were reported in parts of Sayabouly, Xiengkhouang, Saysomboun, Houaphanh, and Luang Prabang provinces. Rising waters inundated homes and forced evacuations, with local authorities continuing to monitor the situation closely.

The Lao Department of Meteorology and Hydrology issued warnings for further heavy rain and advised residents in low-lying and mountainous areas to stay alert for potential landslides and flash floods. Travelers were also urged to check weather and road conditions before departing.

Laos-China Railway suspended all passenger train services on July 23. Meanwhile, Nam Ou Hydropower Company in Luang Prabang province began discharging water from its dams to manage rising reservoir levels.

No official damage estimates have been released yet.

KPL

ຂ່າວອື່ນໆ

    • DPM Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune Delivers Relief Aid to Xieng Khuang ProvinceGeneral

      DPM Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune Delivers Relief Aid to Xieng Khuang Province

      7/29/2025 3:36:43 PM

      Mr. Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune, Politburo member and Deputy Prime Minister of the Lao PDR, yesterday presented emergency relief supplies worth over 769 million LAK (approx. $36,000) to Xieng Khuang provincial authorities.

    • Lao PDR Boosts Knowledge on Drone Use in AgricultureGeneral

      Lao PDR Boosts Knowledge on Drone Use in Agriculture

      7/29/2025 10:27:13 AM

      A training course on the use of drones and modern agricultural mechanization was held on July 28, 2025, at the Plant Protection Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Vientiane. The event aimed to strengthen agricultural productivity in the Lao PDR through technological innovation.

    • Disaster Impacts Assessments, Relief and Recovery Measures DiscussedGeneral

      Disaster Impacts Assessments, Relief and Recovery Measures Discussed

      7/28/2025 4:24:07 PM

      The National Disaster Management Committee, chaired by Gen. Chansamone Chanyalath, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Disaster Management Committee, held a meeting to evaluate the impacts, damages, and recovery plans for provinces affected by Typhoon Vipha. The meeting was attended by ministers, department heads, and relevant officials from various ministries.

    • Khammuan Organizes Bicycle Ride to Celebrate Hin Nam No National Park as World Heritage SiteGeneral

      Khammuan Organizes Bicycle Ride to Celebrate Hin Nam No National Park as World Heritage Site

      7/28/2025 4:19:37 PM

      The Department of Agriculture and Environment of Khammuan Province, in collaboration with the Provincial Department of Education and Sports, organized a 25-km bicycle ride on July 26, at the provincial stadium to celebrate the inscription of Hin Nam No National Park of the Lao PDR as a Transboundary World Heritage Site, together with Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park of Vietnam.

    • Laos boosts health system against climate changeGeneral

      Laos boosts health system against climate change

      7/28/2025 12:49:00 PM

      (KPL/VNA) Laos has launched a project to strengthen its health system by building community capacity to better cope with the health impacts caused by climate change.

ຂ່າວ KPL Laos News

Top