Battambang Province Boosts Irrigation for Drought-Stricken Rice Crops
Battambang Province, Cambodia, is intensifying irrigation efforts to combat a severe drought affecting approximately 110,000 hectares of rice cultivation. The provincial governor inspected irrigation systems and confirmed water delivery to nearly 70,000 hectares, pledging continued support for affected areas.
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