Vientiane: Severe flooding hit Luang Namtha Province from August 29 to 31, affecting all five districts and more than 24,800 people, according to a report by Luang Namtha Provincial News on September 7, 2026.
According to Lao News Agency, the flooding followed several consecutive days of heavy rainfall, causing extensive damage to infrastructure, government property, homes, and personal assets. The affected districts included Luang Namtha, Sing, Long, Viengphoukha, and Nalae. In total, 81 villages, representing 23.14 percent of all villages in the province, were affected.
The disaster impacted 4,420 households and 24,849 people, with 457 households suffering severe impacts. Additionally, 12 houses were completely swept away by floodwaters. Public infrastructure and government properties also incurred damage, complicating recovery efforts in the affected communities.
The total estimated damage has exceeded 4.195 trillion Lao kip, highlighting the disaster’s significant impact on communities and infrastructure across the province. Provincial authorities continue to assess the full extent of the damage and the needs of affected communities as they proceed with recovery and rehabilitation efforts.