VIENTIANE: Residents in 54 villages in Khongxedon district, Saravan province, are suffering from flash floods after heavy rain in recent days, unleashed by tropical storm Wutip.
The district has been flooded since June 13, affecting farmland, houses, schools and animals, while roads are unusable. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries or deaths, according to the disaster management committee in Khongxedon district.
Currently, the Khongxedon district authorities are moving residents, vehicles and animals to safe places, and authorities continue to monitor the flood situation, especially in villages along the Xedon River.
They have also prepared for the situation, such as 24-hour patrols, 13 rescue boats, life jackets, food, drinking water and other necessary items.
The Department also said the level of the Xedon River in Khongxedon district, Saravan province, measured 13.05 metres on June 14. The warning level in this area is 12.30 metres, and the danger level is 13.30 metres.
In Sanasomboun district, Champassak province, the level of the Xedon River measured 11.30 metres, while the warning level in this area is 10.00 metres and the danger level is 11.00 metres.
The Xekong River in Sanamxay district, Attapeu province, measured 12.22 metres. The warning level in this area is 11.00 metres, and the danger level is 12.00 metres. - Vientiane Times/ANN
