Laos and Xayaburi dam deny responsibility for dry Mekong River

13 Sept 08:18 Key points summarised by AI

Laos and Xayaburi dam representatives deny their dam's water retention, for electricity generator trials, caused the Mekong River's low water levels downstream.
They attribute the dry river to the El Nino phenomenon and reduced water release from China's Jinghong dam, urging regional talks on sustainable Mekong water management.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.