El Niño Observatory › Monitored cities › Vientiane › Vientiane
El Niño in VientianeVientiane · Laos
Current El Niño risk
Attention level: ModerateWarning · Drought / water / fire riskDrought-prone zone; the rain in this forecast eases short-term pressureVientiane is inside the projected impact zone Mainland Southeast Asia.
Documented El Niño droughts hit the Mekong basin: low rivers, saltwater intrusion in the delta, rice and water stress in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
Next 14 days in Vientiane
14 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 14 with heavy rain.
% is the chance of rain that day. The word shows how strong that rain should be. Tap a day for details. Depth is indicative, based on rainfall intensity, not an official flood forecast.
River flood risk: GloFAS model: river flow near you is forecast to run elevated vs recent levels. (Modeled river-flow estimate (GloFAS global flood model), not an official flood warning.)
Local news Vientiane
Recent coverage that mentions your area and this season's weather risks.
…
Local videos Vientiane
Recent local coverage and preparedness clips for your area.
…
Areas with drought and water-shortage history in Vientiane
Chanthabouly District
Repeated citywide shortages, including documented cuts during drought and hot season
Xaythany District
Parts reported without enough water during drought-linked supply shortfalls
Xaysettha District
Parts reported without enough water in recurring Vientiane shortages
Dongmakkhay area
Low Nam Ngum levels reduced plant output, causing shortages in nearby neighborhoods
Tha Dok Kham Village, Xaythany
Hot-season supply limits prompted new factory plans after ongoing shortages
Vientiane suburban dry-season forest fringe
Nearby dry-season wildfire risk rises with drought and recurring grassland fires
Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] · Images: Google Street View. They show the street on a normal day, not during a flood. AI-generated list using web search (Perplexity Sonar) from news and public sources. Use as a starting reference, not an official risk map.
What you should do
- Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive.
- Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells.
- If you depend on agriculture, plan for reduced rainfall this season.
- Watch for water-rationing announcements from your utility.
- Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.
Emergency numbers
Numbers are national defaults; some regions use local variants. Confirm with local authorities.
Official monitoring agencies
Get alerts for your city
We watch the data so you don't have to. Get an email when a flood signal or a major El Niño change affects your area.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vientiane affected by El Niño?
Yes. Vientiane sits in the documented impact zone Mainland Southeast Asia: Documented El Niño droughts hit the Mekong basin: low rivers, saltwater intrusion in the delta, rice and water stress in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
Will it rain in Vientiane in the coming days?
The current 14-day forecast shows 14 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 14 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.
What should residents of Vientiane do?
Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive. Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.
Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: Open-Meteo. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.