Phnom Penh Authorities Clean Drainage Systems Amid Heavy Rains
Continuous heavy rainfall in Phnom Penh has led to slow drainage and street flooding, impacting residents. In response, authorities in Chom Chao 3 district, with assistance from the Public Works Department, conducted a two-day cleaning operation of the drainage system to improve water flow.
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