Flood as a result of incessant rains in central and southern provinces of Laos has disrupted transport and inundated a number of houses and a vast area of crops.
People and vehicles wade through a flooded road in Vientiane capital of Laos on August 7. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA)
Vientiane (VNA) – Flood as a result of incessantrains in central and southern provinces of Laos has disrupted transport andinundated a number of houses and a vast area of crops.
Local media reported that the central province of Savannakhetis one of the localities hit hardest by downpours and flood over the pastdays. Its Thapangthong district has been severely impacted with dozens ofhouses flooded and some washed away while many fields of crops under water.
The provincial administration has mobilised militarypersonnel to help evacuate residents, livestock, and assets to safe places.
Manyareas in the southern provinces of Champasak,Sekong, Attapeu, and Salavan have also been flooded due to prolonged downpours.
On August 9, the southern region of Laos recorded the highestrainfall of nearly 200mm, according to the hydro-meteorological agency ofsouthern Laos.
Meanwhile,the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology forecast storm Mulan willmove to northern Laos and Vietnam on August 10 before abating on August 11.
Centralprovinces of Laos, including Vientiane capital, are likely to experience heavyrains and strong winds. Southern localities are also predicted to be affectedby this storm.
Administrationsin many localities have warned residents about risks of continued flooding andflash floods./.
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People and vehicles wade through a flooded road in Vientiane capital of Laos on August 7. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) 
