‘Not Enough Time To Get Out’: Laos Village Caught In Burst Dam Deluge
The first warning came at 4.00 p.m., one hour later the water started to flow through the village, and by late evening it was a torrent.
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Xe Pian Xe Namnoy hydropower project
Lao Dam Collapse Caused by Heavy Rains, Faulty Construction: Minister
A high-ranking Lao official suggested Thursday that a dam collapse earlier this week in Attapeu province was the result of faulty construction and said the project’s developer should be held accountable, as the death toll from flooding has reached 30, with more than 20 hospitalized for injuries.
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