A close look at dam collapse incident in Laos

July 26, 2018 | 14:36
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The Xe Pian-Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam in Laos burst at 8:00pm on July 23, causing flash floods in 10 low-lying villages and completely isolating Sanamxay district.
a close look at dam collapse incident in laos
A close look at dam collapse incident in Laos
a close look at dam collapse incident in laos
Six villages in Sanamxay district, namely Yai Thae, Hinlad, Mai, Thasengchan, Tha Hin and Samong, were entirely submerged. (Source: Attapeu Today)
a close look at dam collapse incident in laos
(Source: Attapeu Today)
a close look at dam collapse incident in laos
Search and rescue efforts (Source: Attapeu Today)
a close look at dam collapse incident in laos
Sending food and necessities to flooded areas (Source: Attapeu Today)
a close look at dam collapse incident in laos
Displaced residents evacuate on a boat (Source: Attapeu Today)
a close look at dam collapse incident in laos
Transporting food aid (Photo: VNA)
a close look at dam collapse incident in laos
A close look at dam collapse incident in Laos, (Photo: VNA)
a close look at dam collapse incident in laos
A close look at dam collapse incident in Laos, (Photo: VNA)
a close look at dam collapse incident in laos
Transporting people from flooded areas to safer places (Photo: VNA)
a close look at dam collapse incident in laos
Hoang Anh Gia Lai workers safely return from the flooded site (Photo: VNA)

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