Local people are evacuated to safe place in boats in Vientiane, Laos, Sept. 14, 2024. Lao authorities issued a notice urging residents in the Lao capital Vientiane to take extra precautions as flood risks increased due to heavy rains and rapidly rising water levels. The level of the Mekong River in Vientiane was recorded at 12.57 meters on Friday, exceeding the danger level of 12.50 meters, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)
VIENTIANE, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- Lao authorities issued a notice urging residents in the Lao capital Vientiane to take extra precautions as flood risks increased due to heavy rains and rapidly rising water levels.
The level of the Mekong River in Vientiane was recorded at 12.57 meters on Friday, exceeding the danger level of 12.50 meters, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
Water level was forecast to rise to 13.08 meters on Saturday and 13.25 meters on Sunday.
Relevant authorities and residents in vulnerable areas were urged to spread the warning and prepare for potential flooding. All sectors must remain vigilant and be fully prepared to safeguard lives and property.
The Vientiane Disaster Management Committee was instructed to work closely with all relevant departments to mitigate flood risks.
The public was urged to stay informed, heed official warnings and cooperate with local authorities in flood prevention efforts. ■
An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 14, 2024 shows some flooded low-lying villages along the Mekong River in Vientiane, Laos. Lao authorities issued a notice urging residents in the Lao capital Vientiane to take extra precautions as flood risks increased due to heavy rains and rapidly rising water levels.
The level of the Mekong River in Vientiane was recorded at 12.57 meters on Friday, exceeding the danger level of 12.50 meters, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)
An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 14, 2024 shows local people being evacuated to safe place in boats in Vientiane, Laos. Lao authorities issued a notice urging residents in the Lao capital Vientiane to take extra precautions as flood risks increased due to heavy rains and rapidly rising water levels.
The level of the Mekong River in Vientiane was recorded at 12.57 meters on Friday, exceeding the danger level of 12.50 meters, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)
An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 14, 2024 shows Lao soldiers building sandbag barriers in Vientiane, capital of Laos. Lao authorities issued a notice urging residents in the Lao capital Vientiane to take extra precautions as flood risks increased due to heavy rains and rapidly rising water levels.
The level of the Mekong River in Vientiane was recorded at 12.57 meters on Friday, exceeding the danger level of 12.50 meters, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)
Local people built sandbag barriers along the Mekong River to deal with the flooding in Vientiane, capital of Laos, Sept. 14, 2024. Lao authorities issued a notice urging residents in the Lao capital Vientiane to take extra precautions as flood risks increased due to heavy rains and rapidly rising water levels.
The level of the Mekong River in Vientiane was recorded at 12.57 meters on Friday, exceeding the danger level of 12.50 meters, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)
An aerial drone photo taken on Sept. 14, 2024 shows some flooded low-lying villages along the Mekong River in Vientiane, Laos. Lao authorities issued a notice urging residents in the Lao capital Vientiane to take extra precautions as flood risks increased due to heavy rains and rapidly rising water levels.
The level of the Mekong River in Vientiane was recorded at 12.57 meters on Friday, exceeding the danger level of 12.50 meters, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)
