Phnom Penh: National Disaster Management Committee spokesman Soth Kimkol Mony said that the flood situation, both from rain and the Mekong River, has affected 10 provinces and more than 40,000 families.
A spokesperson for the National Disaster Management Committee told the Deum Ampil Information Center on September 28, 2026 that the flood situation due to both rainfall and the Mekong River from September 8-27, 2026 affected 10 provinces: Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Siem Reap, Kampong Thom, Kampong Cham, Tbong Khmum, Pailin, Pursat, Preah Vihear, and Oddar Meanchey, equivalent to 52 cities and districts.
He said that 44,889 families were affected. Of these, 3,685 families and 49,925 hectares of rice were evacuated.
The spokesperson added that for intervention, the leaders and technical officers of the National Disaster Management Committee continue to regularly monitor the flood situation, which is most affected in Battambang and Banteay Meanchey provinces. and Siem Reap.
At the same time, the provincial administrations affected by the floods also have the responsibility to deal with and evacuate people from the affected areas in a timely manner.
Mr. Soth Kimkolmoni It is also emphasized that the water situation of the Mekong River at most major stations is below the alert level and has a decreasing trend.
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