Four districts of Sanamxay, Phuvong, Samakkhixay and Sanxay in Attapeu province were severely affected by the Noru tropical storm from Sept 27-29, according to Attapeu Department of Labour and Social Welfare’s report on Sept 29.
Hundreds of houses and more than 13,000 ha of agricultural production and livestock areas in four districts were flooded and damaged. Many roads have been cut off, landslide and irrigation system were damaged which left billions kip of damage cost.
For the initial aid, the province has brought aid relief including 5,000 kg of rice, 1,000 packs of drinking water, 100 packs of canned fish, 100 packs of instant noodles, 120 sheets of iron zinc, 120 blankets and other daily life necessities, totaling 800 million kip.
The Provincial Disaster Management Committee has also organized the military force in coordination with the flood-affected districts to use boats and military force to evacuate the affected people and help the students-teachers who are stuck at Charoenxay school, currently they are safe.
Source: Lao News Agency