Bad, bad weather coming: Lao weather bureau warns residents to prepare for floods


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VIENTIANE (Xinhua): The weather bureau of Laos has issued a warning urging residents to prepare for potential heavy flooding as rainstorms are forecast to sweep through some regions in the country.

Heavy rain accompanied by wind gusts will continue throughout the country from Friday to Sunday, bringing further risk of flooding and landslides, according to a report issued on Friday by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

The weather bureau advised people to be highly vigilant about potential flooding, particularly in the central and southern provinces.

Local authorities advised people to prepare to move their belongings and animals to safe places while tracking weather forecasts.

Over 176,000 people in 15 provinces across Laos have been hit by serious floods after days of continuous heavy rain caused by several storms since July 18.

In response, the Lao government, in coordination with the National Disaster Management Committee, has deployed national defense forces, local authorities, and volunteers to assist in the evacuation and relief efforts. - Xinhua

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