2018 Laos dam collapse, Dam collapse in Laos
The 2018 Laos dam collapse was a catastrophic failure of the saddle dam D part of the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy hydroelectric power project.
On July 23, 2018, the dam collapsed, releasing 0.5 billion cubic meters of water and causing severe flooding.
The disaster highlighted Laos's ambition to become the 'battery of Asia' with extensive hydropower schemes.
The event led to relocation of thousands and called into question the safety of similar future projects.
An estimated 40 billion kip (around $4.5 million USD) was donated by various countries and organizations for relief efforts.
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