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Cambodia Faces Drought in Four Provinces, Affecting Over 40,000 Hectares of Rice
Four Cambodian provinces—Kampong Thom, Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, and Siem Reap—are experiencing a severe drought from mid-June to early July, impacting over 44,453 hectares of rice cultivation due to insufficient rainfall and water scarcity. While no catastrophic damage has been reported yet, the situation remains a concern.
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- Four Cambodian Provinces Affected by Drought, Over 40,000 Hectares of Rice Impacted
Cambodia is experiencing drought conditions affecting over 40,000 hectares of rice cultivation across four provinces: Kampong Thom, Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, and Siem Reap. The drought, caused by insufficient rainfall, has impacted crops since mid-June, though significant damage has not yet been reported.