Lao PDR: Flooding Situation Report No. 5 (as of 30 September 2013)

Highlights

• About 224,200 people (32,356 households) in five southern provinces of Salavan, Champasak, Attepeu, Savannakhet and Xekong have been affected by floods
• 280 families in Salavan and Champasak were evacuated with 3 deaths reported in Champasak
• One hospital, five health care centres and nearly 100 ground water pumps were damaged by the floods
• Food, drinking water and medicines are the immediate needs, especially in Salavan, Champasak and Attepeu