July 2018
On 24 July, at least 20 people have been killed and more than 100 are missing in floods after an under-construction dam collapsed in southeastern Laos. Flash floods swept through six villages, causing 6,600 people to be homeless, according to Lao News Agency. Local authorities have appealed to government agencies and non-profit communities to render aid and provide clothing, food, drinking water and medicine. AFP News Agency also reports that there is no phone signal in the flooded area.
Our Response
CHARIS is currently in contact with Caritas Asia to provide support to those affected.
In the meantime, should you wish to donate towards these and other humanitarian situations, please contact Antaeus Lim at 6337 4119 or info@charis-singapore.org if you have any questions or require any assistance.
