UN Operational Satellite Applications Programme (UNOSAT)**UNOSAT code: FL20240913LAO** This map illustrates the floods detected using Sentinel-1 images acquired on 18 September 2024 at 06:00 local time in Bolikhamzai Province. Within the analysed area of approximately 16,000 km², about 270 km² of land appears to be affected by floodwaters. The extent of the flooding has increased by approximately 230 km² since the previous observation on 6 September 2024. Based on WorldPop spatial demographic data, an estimated 15,500 people are currently exposed to or residing near the flooded areas. Please note that this is a preliminary analysis and has not been validated in the field. We welcome any ground feedback that can be provided to the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT).satellite-detected-water-extents-in-bolikhamzai-province-lao-pdr-as-of-18-september-2024Humanitarian Data ExchangePublicSatellite detected water extents in Bolikhamzai Province, Lao PDR as of 18 September 2024DatasetsLao People's Democratic Republic2024-09-20