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Laos – Floods (ECHO Daily Flash of 11 August 2015)

Laos - Floods (ECHO, media)

  • Widespread but localized flooding has affected many rural areas and towns in Bokeo, Borikhamxay, Khammuan, Luang Namtha and Xaysomboun provinces since 2 August. Needs assessments are ongoing. The Government, provincial authorities, donors and private sector are providing emergency aid but thousands of people are still in need of assistance.

  • Although water levels in many areas have receded, provincial authorities have issued a warning for riverside villages, particularly along the banks of the Mekong River, given that further heavy rainfall is predicted.