Siem Reap Flooded by Heavy Rains, Affecting Over 6,500 Families; Authorities Monitoring Situation

Heavy rainfall that persisted for two days from September 24 to 25, 2026, has caused flash floods in several areas of Siem Reap province, affecting thousands of families, their homes, schools, hospitals, infrastructure, and agriculture. According to a report from the Provincial Disaster Management Committee on disaster management and incidents as of 4:00 PM on September 25, 2026, the affected districts include Chikreng, Sot Nikum, Svay Leu, Banteay Srei, Angkor Chum, Puok, Varine, Angkor Thom, Prasat Bakong, Srei Sanam, Run Ta Ek Seno City, and Siem Reap City. Kralanh district was not affected. The flash floods impacted 55 communes and 179 villages, affecting a total of 6,531 families. Of these, 18 families suffered severe impact, with 6 families temporarily relocated to relatives' homes. Regarding housing, 6,365 houses sustained minor damage, and 18 houses suffered severe damage. Additionally, 33 schools, 4 hospitals, 2 administrative buildings, and 1 pagoda were also affected. The flash floods also caused significant damage to public infrastructure, including 3,280 meters of asphalt roads, 3,838 meters of concrete roads, and 86,085 meters of dirt and red gravel roads, with 410 meters of the latter being damaged. In the agricultural sector, 2,290 hectares of rice paddies and 14 hectares of mixed crops were affected, though no crop damage reports are available yet. Meanwhile, 393 cattle and buffaloes, 263 pigs, and 60 chickens and ducks were evacuated to safe grounds, with no livestock casualties reported. Provincial authorities and relevant technical forces are continuing to monitor the flood situation and intervene in affected areas to ensure the safety of residents and mitigate further potential damage.