Thousands affected by floods in northern Laos

Houses and bridges have been damaged by floodwaters in Xayaboury province. - VT

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Thousands of people in northern areas of Laos are suffering after rivers flooded following several days of heavy rain.

Xayaboury, Huaphan and parts of Luang Prabang and Vientiane provinces have been the hardest hit, with at least 10 districts affected. In some areas, roads have become impassable and water and electricity supplies have been cut off.