Mekong water levels remain at safe heights
Mekong water levels in central and southern provinces are still lower than warning levels despite heavy rain that struck the region this month. The water level of the Mekong in Vientiane on August 23 was about 10.30 m which decreased from 11 m on August 22 and was expected to be down to 9.34m on August 24, while warning levels are 11.50 m and 12.50 m according to the Meteorology and Hydrology Department. Pakxan district, Borikhamxay province was at 12.67 m on August 23 and is expected to decrease to 12.32 m on August 24, while warning levels there are between 13.50 m and 14.50 m. However, the water level of the Mekong is expected to increase from Khammuan to Champassak provinces as water runs into the river from central provinces.
