Cambodia Begins Repair of Flood-Damaged Irrigation Dam to Secure Agricultural Water
Cambodia has commenced repair work on the Yaik Pkuy irrigation dam, which was breached by approximately 90 meters due to heavy rainfall in September. Securing agricultural water and preparing for drought are urgent priorities. This effort is part of national infrastructure restoration and considers the impacts of climate change.
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