Laos is improving flood management protocols for the Mekong River basin and enhancing urban planning and drainage infrastructure in Vientiane.
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Updated Jun 17
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Laos is improving flood management protocols for the Mekong River basin and enhancing urban planning and drainage infrastructure in Vientiane.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Flash floods impacted homes and farmlands in Vientiane, the capital city of Laos, on June 1, 2021, causing damage and service cuts.Sub-event
- River flow in the Mekong is altered by dams in Myanmar, compounding flooding impacts in Laos.Sub-event
- Mekong tributary levels are rising due to heavy rains, prompting warnings from Vientiane.Sub-event
Laos focuses on improving flood management and urban infrastructure in its capital.1 source
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Mekong River
major river in Southeast Asia
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Laos
country in Southeast Asia
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Vientiane
capital of Laos
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