National Road No. 8 in Bolikhamxay Closed Temporarily Due to Landslides

The Division of Public Works and Transport in Bolikhamxay Province introduced right now that Nationwide Street No.8 can be briefly closed till additional discover on account of landslides.

The closure is on an 8 km stretch within the Phu Pha Man space and a ten km stretch within the Phu Hay space. It was prompted on account of heavy rains that led to flooding and landslides in some locations, making the highway impassable.

The Division of Public Works and Transport and the Nationwide Freeway Restore Undertaking are working to resolve the problem as quickly as doable. Nevertheless, the closure is predicted to final for a number of days and automobiles have been suggested to take alternate routes within the meantime.

Heavy rains this 12 months have affected and broken roads throughout the nation, inflicting inconvenience to many motorists. In a single incident, a 22-wheeler automobile was caught at Street 13 North on the Kasi-Phou Khoun motorway. A Fb consumer questioned on social media what a big automobile was doing on a highway meant for small automobiles and bikes.

Simply on Wednesday, one other incident occurred in Sekong, in southern Laos, the place a resident misplaced management of her automobile whereas crossing a bridge within the Kaleum district that collapsed on account of rising water ranges. Whereas the lady managed to flee the state of affairs, her automobile was swept away by the robust currents within the river.

Moreover, many extra areas have been reported to be severely flooded and broken, together with houses, farmland, and roads, making it tough for residents to maneuver round.

Savannakhet province additionally reported heavy flooding this week that affected 130 villages and displaced over 10,000 households.