VIENTIANE: Residents in Laos are being urged to prepare for widespread heavy rainfall as tropical storm Fengshen approaches, bringing potential landslides and flash floods.
The storm is expected to cross Vietnam before entering Laos, bringing light to moderate thunderstorms across the country, along with heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds in certain regions from Oct. 23 to 24, according to a report from the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology under the Lao Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on Monday (Oct 20).
Authorities are urging local communities and officials to stay alert and prepared for the risk of landslides, flash floods and urban flooding. Residents are advised to stay informed and follow official safety instructions. - Xinhua
