Oudomxay: General Khamlieng Outhakaysone, Member of the Politburo of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence, and Chairman of the National Disaster Management Committee, led a delegation to Oudomxay Province on September 1, 2026, to inspect flood relief and recovery operations.

According to Lao News Agency, the delegation, which included Mr. Phohsay Xayasone, Member of the Party Central Committee and Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, coordinated with provincial authorities and disaster management committees. They provided financial and material support totaling 933 million kip, comprising 300 million kip in cash and relief supplies worth 633 million kip. Additional contributions included 200 million kip from the Ministry of National Defence and 600 million kip from businesses and organizations.

Provincial authorities reported that three significant flooding incidents in August impacted dozens of villages, causing damage to homes, roads, bridges, agricultural land, and essential infrastructure. The most recent floods on August 29-30 affected 81 villages in Namor, Xay, and Hla districts, with damage assessments still ongoing.

Across these incidents, four people sustained injuries, one person remained missing, and one Chinese national was killed. General Khamlieng urged authorities to closely monitor weather and river levels, issue timely warnings, assist affected residents, and expedite repairs to infrastructure, including roads, bridges, schools, health facilities, power and water systems, and agricultural areas.

During his visit, General Khamlieng also inspected flood-damaged sites at the Ethnic Boarding School, Ban Bo, and Ban Phan.