Floods hit Banteay Meanchey: More than 2,500 families evacuated while 345 roads severely flooded

Banteay Meanchey: Heavy rains have hit Banteay Meanchey province hard, forcing authorities to quickly evacuate 2,434 families to safer places, while 345 roads (187,684 meters long) and more than 18,000 hectares of rice fields have been severely flooded.

According to an updated report from the Provincial Disaster Management Committee, as of the evening of September 29, 2026, the natural disaster affected six cities and districts, with Poipet city being the most severely affected (1,553 families evacuated), followed by Mongkol Borey district (403 families), Serey Sophon city (327 families), and Ochrov district (151 families). In addition, the floods also damaged a total of 430 hectares of rice (including 204 hectares in Malai District) and destroyed 98 hectares of cassava and other mixed crops in Phnom Srok District.

Responding to this emergency situation, Mr. Um Raet, Governor of Banteay Meanchey Province Led all types of armed forces, experts, and local authorities to personally visit citizens at the safe haven in Serei Sophon last night. The provincial governor ordered authorities and the People’s Defense Forces to be on standby 24 hours a day to monitor the water situation, rescue and deliver food to residents in a timely manner as the water level continues to rise.

Provincial authorities and emergency teams on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, were rushing Prepare shelters, distribute clean water, food, and send mobile medical teams to check on the health of people in safe areas. At the same time, provincial authorities have also urged residents living along the river and low-lying areas to be more vigilant about the safety of small children, wild animals, and other infectious diseases to avoid eventual accidents.