Cambodia: Dam Releases Due to Heavy Rains Raise Flood Concerns Downstream
In Cambodia's Kampong Speu province, the Anlong Chrey dam has begun releasing water as heavy rainfall over three consecutive days has pushed its level beyond the storage limit. This action raises concerns of potential flooding in downstream farmlands and a section of National Road 5.
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