No less than 3,000 people in several villages in northern Laos’ Xayaboury province had been hit by serious floods after days of torrential rain in Northern Laos.
Deputy Provincial Governor of Xayaboury province, Phetphixay Sounvilay, said that Lao officials, police, military, and volunteers were working round the clock to assist affected households.
He said households were severely affected by floods after heavy rain over the weekend.
This is according to a report by Lao National Radio on Tuesday.
Parts of northern and central Laos had been hit by floods after tropical storm Koguma blew across Laos over the weekend.
Authorities warned everyone to be prepared for extreme weather and follow forecasts regularly in order to mitigate the effects of severe conditions.
Xinhua/NAN