Thread: At least 100 missing after Laos dam collapse

The Youtube video posted is from 2017 in NE Laos. Its not the first dam to burst.

^ was gonna say I saw that one on a thread on here last year

Thailand to send help to Laos after hydropower dam collapse

BANGKOK, 25th July 2018 (NNT) - The Thai Prime Minister has instructed officials to provide assistance to Laos, following the collapse of Xepian-Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam in the southern region.

According to Kiattikhun Chartprasert, the Thai Ambassador-Designate to the Lao PDR, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha gave the instruction to officials after his return from the recent mobile cabinet meeting in the Northeastern region. He was briefed on the situation and immediately sent help and offered words of condolence to neighboring Laos.

The Ambassador said the Royal Thai Embassy Vientiane will today give funds of 100,000 baht to Laos’ Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Khamphao Ernthavanh as initial financial support. Those wishing to contribute to the relief efforts can donate through the Royal Thai Embassy-Donation Krung Thai Bank account number 945-1-03-115-4. The Thai Embassy in Vientiane is also accepting dry food, survival kits, drinking water and medicines. For more information about donations, please call 66 2354 6195-6 extension number 111 or 856 21 214 581-3extension number 111.

Last night, Laos’ state media reported hundreds of people missing and several feared dead after a hydropower dam under construction in southern Laos collapsed, causing flash flooding which swept away homes.

The Lao News Agency reports that the disaster has left more than 6,600 people homeless. A video on social media shows villagers wading through muddy flood waters carrying belongings. ABC Laos news reported that officials have brought boats to help evacuate people in San Sai district of Attapeu province, where the Xepian-Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam is located, as water levels rise after the collapse.

The company building the dam said heavy rain and flooding caused the collapse that released five billion cubic meters of water and it is cooperating with the Laos government to help rescue villagers near the dam.

According to ABC Laos News, Thai rescuers have arrived at the site to provide assistance, while adding that local residents have taken to social media to express their gratitude toward Thailand for the gesture of help.


National News Bureau Of Thailand | Thailand to send help to Laos after hydropower dam collapse

We'll never learn the true number of fatalities, though as with the cave dwellers plenty of opportunity for photo ops and image building.

We know a gal that works there, her friend saw a family of seven swept away with many more.

I've been seeing vids my Better half is being sent. Quite dramatic. The people of Pakse have been making / drying beef jerky to give to the survivors. The sister in laws sister is fine though the top brass sent all the women home while the men try to pick up the pieces. Quite sad.

From what she has sent me. Too many really, folks and picks that is.

Rescue operation ongoing.

Groups across Thailand contributing to Lao PDR relief effort

UBON RATCHATHANI, 27th July 2018 (NNT) – Thailand has stepped up efforts to supply relief items to those impacted by the collapse of Xepian-Xe Namnoy Dam in Attapeu province of Lao PDR.

The Ministry of Transport has erected an ad hoc aid center at Highway Office 9 in Ubon Ratchathani province to assemble relief for the Laos assistance effort. Aid has come in from organizations such as the Makro retail store and is being handed over to the Thai Consul General in Savannakhet in the Lao PDR. So far, 10,000 survival kits, four royally bestowed flat bottom boats, two boats from the Marine Department, six trucks, one trailer and 150 officials have been assembled. The boats and officials are to remain in Lao PDR until rehabilitation efforts are complete.

The Ministry of the Interior has ordered donation centers be set up at all provincial halls and where appropriate, and reminded donors that victims in Attapeu are in need of tents, blankets, pillows, cooking equipment, clothing and medicine and that goods should not be perishable and should be packed for transportation.

Volunteers of the “Altruistic Heart: We Love Doing Good” campaign have also set up centers to assemble relief aid.

Monetary donations can be made to the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office “Thai Hearts for Lao PDR” account at Krungthai Bank number 067-0-12886-4.

Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha has thanked all who have contributed to the effort so far and assured the public that his government is ready to supply any goods still missing in Lao PDR.

The Laotian government has indicated over 6,600 people have been affected by the flooding with 3,000 still trapped by floodwaters. Lao military personnel, working with their counterparts from Thailand, Vietnam, China and South Korea are providing aid and rescue facilities.

United Nations relief workers have noted that transportation of necessities has been slow due to most roads and bridges in the impacted area being severed, requiring the use of boats and helicopters. People from about 1,300 households are currently in temporary shelters.


http://thainews.prd.go.th/website_en...C6107270010037

https://youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=fsqZ928lD9s

Just a few more random photos she has sent me.

Welcome to Attapeu.

Thanks for the pics, fish. So many people and animals displaced.... Sad. I hope the people get help from their gov't ....

These calamities always make me think - what if the volcano near my hometown erupts, how I/my mom will evacuate her 4 dogs....

double post

Believe it or not this is a pick looking north at the confluence of the Don and Mekong. This is the Chinese temple I visited in 2017. Took several pictures from that location looking south at the friendship bridge.
Now that's alot of water from the recent rains.

The town north of the our friends has flooded as well near Don Kho island.

Reminds of a George Jones/ Tammy Wynette tune, "We got to hold on."