Floods hit Laos as heavy rains continue

Floods hit Laos as heavy rains continue

Flooding has affected at least 11 villages and more than 10,000 people in Savannakhet province in southern Laos, with three temporary shelters opened in Phin district, Lao local media reported. The flooding has affected communities in Phin and Sepone districts, while officials have urged residents living near rivers and riverbanks to closely monitor rising water levels. In neighboring Champasack province, the Mekong River at Pakse reached 11.52 …