Floods wreak havoc across Laos


Many parts of northern Laos are suffering from flooding. - VT

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Thousands of people in Oudomxay, Bokeo, Huaphan, Phongsaly and other northern provinces are suffering from flash floods after heavy rain in recent days inundated their communities.

Tropical storm Ma-on sparked extensive destruction, with roads being flooded and impassable, houses and other property destroyed or damaged, and electricity and water supplies being cut off.

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