Phnom Penh Rushes to Shore Up Mekong Riverbank After Collapse, Tackles Flooding
Phnom Penh Governor inspected a Mekong Riverbank collapse site, ordering emergency earthworks and requesting expert study to divert water flow. Measures to address road flooding due to heavy rain were also discussed.
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