Laos report: Mekong River sees higher water levels this year after four years of low flow and drought


VIENTIANE, May 20 (Xinhua): The Mekong River passing several countries in South-East Asia has recorded higher water levels this year after four straight years of low flow and droughts.

Over the first four months of 2022, the river level was recorded at the highest in several years in part as a result of increased rainfall, the local daily Vientiane Times on Friday reported, citing data from the Mekong River Commission (MRC).

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