Luang Namtha Flooding Causes Over 4.195 Trillion Kip in Damage
Severe flooding in Laos' northern Luang Namtha province has caused extensive damage to infrastructure, government property, and homes, with estimated losses exceeding 4.195 trillion Lao kip (approximately $570 million USD). The disaster affected 4,420 households and 24,849 people, with recovery efforts underway.
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