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Lao PDR: LAO: Flood - 08-2026 - Flooding caused by Heavy rainfall #5 (2026-08-07)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Rising river levels and localized flooding have been reported in areas including Khammouane, Savannakhet, and Luang Prabang.
Heavy rainfall has caused flooding and infrastructure damage in several provinces. Rising river levels and localized flooding have been reported in areas including Khammouane, Savannakhet, and Luang Prabang. The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology issued a flood warning for the area, forecasting continued moderate to heavy rainfall.
Several rivers are approaching warning levels, increasing the risk of flash floods and landslides. Further details on the flooding and affected areas are available from local government sources and the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology.
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Category: disaster Published: August 7, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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