Lao Government Oversees Flood Relief Efforts in Vientiane Amid High Water Levels

On September 15, each President Thongloun Sisoulith and Prime Minister Sonxay Siphandone took lively roles in monitoring the flood state of affairs in Vientiane Capital, addressing the wants of affected residents and overseeing efforts to stop additional harm.

The President’s tour included visits to Sangthong, Sikhottabong, and Sisattanak districts, the place he met with native authorities and flood affected residents. In Sangthong’s Samphanna village, the president distributed 350 baggage of important provides to flood victims.

Throughout his go to, President Thongloun inspired all events concerned in flood aid to remain vigilant, emphasizing that the present flood circumstances resulted from a pure storm that brought about the Mekong River to overflow, affecting a number of provinces. He expressed hope that water ranges would quickly recede however urged round the clock monitoring to stop additional harm.

Thongloun additionally praised the collective efforts of army personnel, law enforcement officials, and native volunteers for his or her dedication to safeguarding the low-lying areas of Vientiane from additional flooding. He additionally urged the affected households to stay resilient, assuring them that the federal government would proceed its aid efforts till the state of affairs normalized.

In the meantime, Prime Minister Sonxay Siphandone paid a go to to flood-prone areas, together with Pak Nguem, Hatxayfong and Sisattanak districts. His tour centered on assessing water drainage methods and flood prevention efforts.

Along with inspecting the flood response, Sonexay additionally  met with flood victims and aid employees in Simmano and Thapha villages in Hatxayfong district, in addition to Phanman village in Sisattanak district. The PM expressed his concern for the well-being of these affected and praised the native authorities, army, and police for his or her swift and coordinated response.

Sonexay additional referred to as for continued efforts in relocating individuals and important belongings to protected areas, guaranteeing the well timed provision of meals, clear water, and different requirements. He harassed the significance of thorough planning, efficient communication, and immediate problem-solving to mitigate the flood’s impression. Particularly, he highlighted the necessity for native forces to work collectively to handle points like theft, value hikes, and misinformation that always come up throughout instances of disaster.

The leaders’ go to got here after the river degree in Vientiane had risen above the flood mark and is greater than ranges recorded throughout main floods in 1966 and 2008. In keeping with the Mekong River Fee on 15 September, the Mekong River’s water degree in Vientiane was capped at 13.04 meters and is anticipated to stay at flood ranges till 18 September. Nonetheless, it’s forecasted to decrease to alarm degree by 19 September.

Regardless of the catastrophe, the capital’s downtown stays safe because of elevated river embankments and efficient flood prevention measures. Nonetheless, low-lying areas alongside the Mekong River which don’t have any safety from the embankment equivalent to Sangthong, Sikhottabong, Hatxayfong and Pak Ngum districts, at the moment are underwater.