Cambodia Distributes Humanitarian Aid to 1,100 Drought-Affected Families

In Talo Sen Chey district, Poipet province, 1,100 families affected by severe drought received humanitarian aid on June 6th. Governor Khoy Rida of Poipet province, also the head of the provincial Red Cross chapter, attended the distribution event at Wat Samsan, offering words of encouragement to the affected residents. Chan Vichetr, the district governor of Talo Sen Chey, presented an overview of the district, established in 2019. He noted that 79% of the district's population of 11,087 households (47,485 people) are farmers. The district comprises two communes and 35 villages, covering a total area of 439.6 square kilometers. According to the district governor, while the rice planting plan for the 2026 rainy season was met 100%, a prolonged dry spell during July and subsequent months led to crop damage. A total of 11,949 hectares (affecting 4,398 households) of rice crops were impacted, with 6,763 hectares (1,726 households) suffering complete crop loss. Governor Khoy Rida conveyed the deep concern and well-wishes of national leaders, particularly Madam Bun Rany Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian Red Cross. He expressed profound regret for the farmers' losses, attributing the crop damage to the drought exacerbated by climate change. Alongside immediate relief, the governor stressed the importance of maintaining hygiene, including regular handwashing and consuming clean water. He urged local authorities and residents to focus on water resource conservation, emphasizing the need to maintain and judiciously use existing water sources like reservoirs and canals, especially in preparation for the upcoming dry season. Furthermore, Governor Rida appealed for active community participation in environmental sanitation, promoting proper waste disposal and encouraging households to plant flowers and greenery. This initiative aims to contribute to the vision of "Poipet Province: A Clean Province Free from Scattered Garbage." The humanitarian aid distributed included 20kg of rice, one case of instant noodles, one bottle of fish sauce, and one bottle of soy sauce per household. Eleven disabled veterans also received these provisions, along with an additional cash donation of 200,000 Riel (approximately $50 USD) each. To support the monks, 100kg of rice, three cases of instant noodles, six cans of sardines, two bottles of fish sauce, two bottles of soy sauce, and 500,000 Riel (approximately $125 USD) were donated. Source: CPP Cambodia