Over 500 Tourists Rescued After Flash Floods Isolate Khnang Phsar Mountain
More than 500 tourists were stranded and subsequently rescued in Kampong Speu province after flash floods cut off access roads to Khnang Phsar Mountain. Ministry of Environment rangers, local authorities, and volunteers collaborated to evacuate all visitors to safety. Authorities are enhancing emergency response capacities in protected areas.
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