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Heavy rains damaged roads and crops in northwestern Battambang province’s Phnom Proek district on Wednesday, affecting 40 families. NCDM
Families evacuated in Battambang flooding
Thu, 15 July 2021
Heavy rain on the night of July 14 flooded 70 houses and more than 50 families were affected in Phnom Proek district in Battambang province.
Provincial governor and head of the provincial committee for disaster management Nguon Ratanak told The Post on July 15 that the provincial administration had sent forces to rescue people and none of them had been in danger.
More than 50 families had been affected by the rain, 40 were evacuated to high ground.
He added that livestock had not been affected and was removed to high ground. However, some farms in the area were flooded. According to initial information, he could not confirm the extent of the damage as the flood had yet to recede.
Heavy rains damaged roads and crops in northwestern Battambang province’s Phnom Proek district on July 14, 2021. - NCDM
PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/ANN): Heavy rain on Wednesday night (July 14) flooded 70 houses and more than 50 families were affected in Phnom Proek district in Battambang province.
Provincial governor and head of the provincial committee for disaster management Nguon Ratanak told The Post on July 15 that the provincial administration had sent forces to rescue people and none of them had been in danger.
More than 50 families had been affected by the rain, 40 were evacuated to high ground.
He added that livestock had not been affected and was removed to high ground. However, some farms in the area were flooded. According to initial information, he could not confirm the extent of the damage as the flood had yet to recede.
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