Lao PDR, Flooding and Storms in Savannakhet and Sekong (TS LINFA)

From 7-11 Oct and 8-11 Oct, flooding has affected Sekong and Savannakhet respectively. Total affected in Lao PDR: 9 districts, 55 villages, 5720 families, 11103 people (4384 female), 1 dead, 3 missing Total evacuation details: 14 villages, 879 families, 7788 people (3718 female) Total damages: 677 houses partly damaged Total effects to agriculture: 4,427 ha of paddy fields affected, 1447 ha of other crops, 351 ponds, 19 livestock, 4 irrigation systems Total effects to public infrastructure: 35 main roads, 8 rural roads, 14 bridges Other effects: 12 schools, 5 health centres affected, 492 wells, 4 temples, 2 boats In detail, the following districts in Savannakhet has been affected: 1. Phin 2. SePon 3. Nong 4. ThaPaThong 5. SongKhone 6. ChamPhone 7. ChonBouRy 8. ViLaBouRy Total: 8 districts, 52 villages, 5671 families, 10,854 persons Evacuation details: 13 villages, 830 families, 7539 people Damages: 677 houses partly damaged. Effects to agriculture: 4,427 ha of paddy fields affected, 1447 ha of other crops, 351 ponds, 19 livestock, 4 irrigation systems Effects to public infrastructure: 35 main roads, 8 rural roads, 14 bridges Other effects: 12 schools, 5 health centres affected, 492 wells, 4 temples, 2 boats In detail, the following districts in Sekong has been affected: 1. KaLeaum Total: 3 villages, 49 families, 249 people, 1 dead, 3 missing Evacuation details: 1 village, 49 families, 249 people