Japan Pledges US$8.78 Million For Early Warning Systems
The government of Japan has agreed to provide 1 billion yen (US$8.78 million) to install weather-related early warning systems in six provinces of Laos.
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Weather
Weather Bureau Issues Flood Alert
People should prepare to move their belongings and animals to safe places in the event of flooding and should keep track of weather forecasts in the coming days.
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More Heavy Rain Expected Countrywide
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and gusting winds will prevail across Laos from October 13-19, while flooding and landslides are possible in some areas from October 13-16
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Villages Inundated As Heavy Rain Lashes Two Provinces
Many villages in at least two provnces of Luang Namtha and Luang Prabang provinces are suffering from flooding following torrential rain in recent days, according to local media.
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Villages Inundated As Heavy Rain Lashes Provinces
Thousands of people in many provinces are suffering from flash floods after heavy rain in recent days has inundated their communities.
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Heavy Rain Expected Until June 14
Heavy rain and gusting winds will continue throughout Laos until June 14 and flooding and landslides are possible in all areas of the country, the Meteorology and Hydrology Department has warned.
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Weathermen Predict Another Dip In Temperatures
Temperatures are forecast to dip by 1-3C accompanied by light fog in parts of the country until February 21 due to the influence of a weak high-pressure system in China.
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Laos Increasingly Witnesses Extreme Weather
Source: Vientiane Times Laos has witnessed increasingly extreme weather events due to climate change causing unusualy situations. In recent years,
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Weathermen Warn Of Continuing Cold Snap
Authorities are warning the public to be prepared for more cold weather amid health concerns.
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Strong Monsoon Generating Thunderstorms In Central, Southern Regions
A strong prevailing southwest monsoon will increase cloud cover across Laos and is expected to lead to thunderstorms with rain and strong winds from July 16-19.
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Widespread Heavy Downpours Forecast Across Laos
Regions across Laos have been put on alert for flash floods and landslides after weather forecasters warned an active low pressure system will increase heavy rains in parts of the country during July 1-5.
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Tropical Storm Podul Set To Hit Laos Today
Tropical storm Podul is on track to lash northern, southern and central areas of the country and everyone should be on the alert for heavy rain and winds due to storm activity from August 29 to September 1.
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Laos On Alert For Typhoon Mangkhut
The north and central regions of Laos have been put on alert for heavy downpours after weather forecasters warned that Typhoon Mangkhut and Tropical Storm Barijat are expected to pass over Laos on coming Monday and Tuesday.
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Weathermen Warn Of Tropical Storm Barijat
Tropical storm Barijat is forecast to affect the north and central regions of Laos and everyone should be on the alert for heavy rain and winds due to storm activity from September 12-18.
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Vientiane On Flood Alert – Newly Built Nakharath Market Stalls Submerged
Yesterday, provinces in at-risk areas were on the alert and monitoring the level of the Mekong, especially in Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Pakxan district in Borikhamxay province, Thakhaek district in Khammuan province, and Pakxe in Champassak province.
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Northern Farms Turn To Ice As Frost Hits
The northern provinces are experiencing frosty weather and farmers and local residents are struggling to cope with daily life as they shiver in the cold.
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Keep Eyes Open For Rising Rivers, Residents Of Lowlands Warned
Source: Vientiane Times The Meteorology and Hydrology Department of Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is warning the level of
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