Phnom Penh: As of 9 a.m. on July 13, 2026, all tourists trapped in Phnom Knang Phsar due to flooding had been helped by authorities to leave.
On the afternoon of July 12, 2026, flooding occurred in the Phnom Knang Phsar tourist area, disrupting the travel of many tourists, who were unable to leave. The report showed that about 551 tourists were stranded on the mountain behind the market due to the rains.
After the incident, park rangers stationed in the area, local authorities, and community members intervened to bring the tourists to the Elephant Camp green area and prepared various meals for them.
By 9 a.m. on July 13, 2026, all tourists had been evacuated from the Elephant Camp to safety in Taing Phuet village. Except for four small cars stuck at the first stop and three tourists on the back of the mountain who had not yet disembarked. The water level continues to rise due to heavy rain.
His Excellency Dr. Eang Sophallet, Minister of the Ministry of Environment, called on tourists visiting the mountains during the rainy season to be very careful because during the rainy season, when it rains, there is strong water flow in the mountains and ravines, which can cause various accidents.
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