S.Koreas SK E&C To Build Shelter For 150 Families Affected By Flood In Laos - Company

South Koreas SK E&C company, which was involved in the construction of a dam in Laos that collapsed in July, leading to a flood, said Monday that it was building temporary houses for 150 families affected by the incident.

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 20th August, 2018) South Koreas SK E&C company, which was involved in the construction of a dam in Laos that collapsed in July, leading to a flood, said Monday that it was building temporary houses for 150 families affected by the incident.

The Xepian-Xe Nam Noy hydropower dam collapsed on July 23, releasing water in the Sanamxay district, Attapeu province. The dam collapse resulted in a huge flood, which affected several local villages and killed over 30 people.

"At the request of the Attapeu Provincial government, we also began construction of temporary housing for displaced persons in the Sanamxay area.

This temporary housing facility is being constructed on a 10,000 m2 plot of land and will contain a 150-bed housing complex. The people staying at this temporary housing facility will also be provided basic facilities such as schools and other necessities," the company's statement reads.

The company also extended condolences to the victims of the disaster.