Vientiane: The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has issued its third warning regarding heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides expected to affect large parts of Laos between July 22 and 24.
According to Lao News Agency, the official notice (No. 0533/DoMH), issued at 14:00 today, states that Tropical Cyclone Wipha, located at 20.5°N, 106.2°E, is moving west-northwest at 15 km/h. It is forecasted to weaken into a depression and further into a strong low-pressure system over northern Laos by July 23. Combined with an active southwest monsoon, the system is expected to bring widespread thunderstorms, with heavy to very heavy rain and strong winds across the northern and central regions.
The following provinces and districts are at risk of flash floods and landslides:
Phongsaly: Bountay
Houaphanh: Xamneua, Hiem, Viengxay, Houahouang, Xamtai, Xon, Kwan
Xieng Khouang: Kham, Khun, Mok Mai, Paek, Phoukout, Sui
Bokeo: Meung, Paktha, Pha Oudom
Luang Na
mtha: Long, Sing, Viengphoukha
Oudomxay: Beng, Houn, Nga, Pak Beng, Xay
Luang Prabang: Chomphet, Nam Bak, Nan, Ngoi, Pak Xang, Pak Ou, Phonxay, Phoukhun, Viengkham, Xieng Nguen
Xayaburi: Hongsa, Khop, Nang, Paklay, Xieng Hon
Xaysomboun: Anouvong, Hom, Longsan, Thathom
Bolikhamxay: Bolikhan, Khamkeut, Pakkading, Viengthong
Vientiane Province: Kasi, Vang Vieng, Med, Sanakham, Phuong
Khammouane: Hinboun, Nakai, Yommalath
Savannakhet: Tana, Thapangthong
Saravan: Taoy, Tuom Lan
Sekong: Kaleum, Dakchok
Attapeu: Sanxay, Sanamxay, Phouvong
The department urges all ethnic communities, local authorities, and relevant organizations, including those in Vientiane Capital, to exercise heightened caution and prepare for potential urban flooding, flash floods, and landslides over the coming days.
Residents are advised to stay updated with official weather bulletins from the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology.
