14 Aug 2018 | 01:25 PM UTC

Laos: Flood relief operations continue in Attapeu August 14 /update 3

Relief operations continue in flooded areas of Attapeu province in southern Laos as of August 14

TIMEFRAME expected from 8/14/2018, 12:00 AM until 8/17/2018, 11:59 PM (Asia/Vientiane). COUNTRY/REGION Attapeu province

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02 Aug 09:40 PM UTC —

Laos: Flood warnings in the south through August 4 /update 2

25 Jul 05:55 AM UTC —

Laos: Rescue operations ongoing in Attapeu July 25 /update 1

24 Jul 01:28 PM UTC —

Laos: Major flooding following dam collapse in Attapeu July 23-24

Event

Flood relief operations continue three weeks after a hydroelectric dam that had been under construction collapsed and flooded parts of Attapeu province (southeast). The Laotian government, UN agencies, and NGOs are jointly working to bring clean water, food, shelter, and medical aid to the thousands of affected people.

Context

In July, Tropical Storm Son-Tinh brought heavy rain, which caused flooding in 13 provinces. On July 23, the abovementioned dam collapsed, causing catastrophic flooding in the region. As of August 13, 36 people have been confirmed dead, another 100 remain missing, and 6600 are still displaced.

The rainy season in Laos runs from May through November, coinciding with the Southeast Asian typhoon season. Various mountainous regions are vulnerable to landslides during this period, and floods regularly occur along the Mekong river basins.

Advice

Individuals present in Laos are advised to avoid unnecessary travel to Attapeu, monitor weather forecasts, and follow any advice issued by the local authorities.

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