Minister of Industry and Commerce Mr Malaythong Kommasith and his officials on Sunday inspect the water level at the Nam Lik 1-2 hydroelectric and Nam Ngum 1 dams. With the rising level of reservoirs, discussions are taking place to ensure communities downstream are given adequate warning before any water is discharged from the dams. --Photo Vientiane Mai

The Governor of Khammuan province, Mr Vanxay Phongsavanh, government officials and local residents on Tuesday present offerings to monks to mark the end of Buddhist Lent. --Photo Pasaxon

Canadian Ambassador to Laos, Mr Kent Vachon (fourth right), on Monday donates US$50,000 to the President of the Lao Red Cross, Mr Khamlavanh Chanthalavanh (fourth left), to assist people in Savannakhet and Salavan provinces who suffered losses during recent flooding.    --Photo Lao Red Cross

Minister of Agriculture and Environment, Dr Linkham Duangsavanh, deputy ministers, ministry officials, Xaythany and Naxaithong district authorities and other officials on Sunday check water levels in the two districts where flooding has occurred.  --Photo Pasaxon