As rain keeps falling, Laos braces for rising flood risk

As rainfall continues across Laos rising river levels have caused flooding in several villages leading to growing public concern as communities brace for an escalating threat of widespread floodingContinuous heavy rainfall in Laos has triggered rising river levels and widespread flooding across several villages Several villages in the Meun district in Vientiane province have experienced heavy rainfall for several hoursMany people shared videos and images on social media showing waterlogged streets in VientianeChaipaserd a resident of Vientiane observed that every rainy season brings floods to many villages across the country causing severe damage to homes schools and roads and significantly disrupting peoples daily lives He expressed deep concern over the recent flooding in Vientiane provinceWith the rain continuing its a stressful time for everyone living in vulnerable areas especially lowlying communities Chaipaserd told Xinhua news agency on Saturday Floods can strike suddenly and the damage can be devastatingI encourage everyone to stay vigilant and take every possible precaution protect your children secure your belongings and be ready to evacuate if needed Even a brief flood can cause lasting damage and put lives at risk he addedOn Saturday a flash flood hit the Boten border crossing in Luang Namtha province northern Laos after persistent heavy rainfall The flood led to major traffic disruptions with water levels rising to nearly 1 meter in certain areas and strong currents creating a considerable risk of accidentsSithixay a 32yearold office worker voiced his serious worries about the risk of potential floods which he believes could lead to substantial damage and disrupt numerous lives He highlighted the pressing need for increased public awareness and practical advice especially for individuals residing in remote regionsI urge authorities to ensure that flood prevention information reaches villagers at all levels I believe that better preparedness and timely response can help reduce the damage and protect our communities said SithixayManivanh a street food vendor called for stronger cooperation among all sectors and communities to support victims and prevent future floodsThrough joint efforts we can reduce the impact and build safer more resilient communities she saidAccording to a forecast issued by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology on Saturday Laos will continue to experience light to moderate rain and thunderstorms across all regions with some areas expecting moderate to heavy rainfall and occasional strong windsTo ensure timely and effective disaster preparedness during the 2025 rainy season the Central Disaster Management Committee issued a notice on June 18 instructing officials at all levels to closely monitor conditions and implement response plans for potential hazards including floods disease outbreaks agricultural pests and seasonal illnessesThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever