According to the Laos News Agency, up to five billion cubic meters of water was released to the river system after an accident at a hydropower dam in southeastern Attapeu province's Sanamxay district late Monday. Fast-flowing waters have swept several houses away, causing a considerable amount of damage in several districts.
— Lukas Messmer (@messmerlukas) 24 июля 2018 г.
The local authorities put out a call for relief aid for flood victims while bringing boats to help evacuate people from the danger zones.
— Ariel Albáez M. (@ArielAlbaezM) 24 июля 2018 г.
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