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"17 bodies have been found so far, but we still can not estimate the number of missing persons," said the Thai consul in Laos, Chana Miencharoen.
At least eight villages in the southern province of Attapeu, were completely flooded after the dam under construction in the Xe Pian and Xe Namnoy rivers was surrendered on Monday, according to the Vientiane Times newspaper.
Authorities use helicopters and boats to save hundreds of missing persons or District Governor Bounhome Phommasane told the paper that the country's meteorological services are expected to experience heavy and moderate rains accompanied by strong winds in the region. which can aggravate the situation.
Thongloun Sisoulith, Prime Minister of the country, went to the area to oversee relief and assistance operations. Official media reported that the Xepian-Xe Nam Noy hydroelectric dam in Attapeu province collapsed on Monday, releasing large amounts of water, sweeping homes and leaving more than 6,600 evacuees.
19659002] The dam was built by a joint venture led by South Korean companies with Thai and Laotian partners.
Dozens of dams are currently under construction in Laos, which exports most of its hydropower to neighboring countries, including Thailand.
For several years, environmental organizations have expressed concern about Laos' hydropower ambitions, including the impact of the Mekong dams, their flora and fauna, the rural population and economies.
The province of Attapeu, a project of more than 855 million euros, is under construction since 2013, a work of accountability. (PNPC), a joint venture formed by the Thai company Ratchaburi Electricity Holding Holding, the Korean company Korea Western Power and the Laot Holding Company Enterprise of Laos.
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