Flash Floods, Heavy Rains Expected in 14 Provinces This Week
The government warned residents of 14 provinces yesterday to take precautions against possible flash floods caused by heavy rain, while the homes of almost 1,000 families have already been flooded in Banteay Meanchey province. The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology issued a statement yesterday calling on authorities in Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Banteay Meanchey, Siem Reap, Kompong Thom, Kompong Speu, Takeo, Kandal, Prey Veng, Svay Rieng and Kampot provinces to be prepared for possible flooding, caused by an atmospheric low pressure system which will last until Sunday. …
