Laos enforces nationwide burn ban as air pollution worsens in dry season

Published on January 20, 2026

Data from a monitoring group shows the capital Vientiane and other cities hit by high PM2.5 levels as government rolls out dry-season fire controls and aligns measures with Asean guidelines.

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