Laos dam colapse: an estimated 20 dead and 6000 homless.

in #life6 years ago

but you've probably not heard much in the media. right?

Workers found the hydroelectric dam in Attapeu province was partially damaged on Sunday, and villagers living nearby were evacuated.

The dam collapsed late on Monday, sending flash floods through six villages.

More than 6,600 people have been made homeless, Lao News Agency reported.

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pictures fro BBC Asia.