Cambodia's Northwest Faces Infrastructure Crisis Amidst Heavy Rains
Heavy rainfall in Cambodia's northwest has caused river levels to exceed alert thresholds in two locations, threatening five irrigation facilities. Infrastructure in Samaki Mean Chey and Tok Phos districts is particularly at risk, with further damage anticipated depending on continued precipitation.
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