The Mekong River in Vientiane. - Keoviengkhone
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): Villages along the nation’s main rivers have been warned to be alert for rising water levels following torrential rainfall in recent days, with people in low-lying areas advised to be prepared for floods.
The Meteorology and Hydrology Department says the Mekong, Ou, Ngum, Xan, Ngieb, Kading, Xe Bangfay, Xe Champhon, Xe Kong and Xe Don rivers are currently well below the official warning level but waters are expected to rise following more rainfall in the coming days.
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