2016-08-24
Emergency Obs. Request Information
- Disaster Type: Flash flood
- Country: Laos
- Occurrence Date (UTC):
- SA activation Date(UTC): 24 August, 2016
- Requester: Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC)
- Escalation to the International Charter:
- GLIDE Number:
Disaster Situation
Tropical storm Dianmu formed in the South China Sea on 17 August and passed through Lao PDR around 2 days later, causing additional heavy rain which has been occurring since 11 August. Currently several districts in Luangprabang, Houaphan and Xaingabouli are affected, as indicated below.