Major Floods in Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey Affect Nearly 20,000 Households, 36,000 Hectares of Rice Fields
Major floods in Cambodia's northwestern Banteay Meanchey province have affected nearly 20,000 households. Over 36,000 hectares of rice fields sustained damage, with more than 2,300 hectares completely lost. The government has ordered a swift assessment and the implementation of relief measures.
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