The Grassroots Democratic Party (GDP) has predicted that the fate of Boeung Tamok Lake will not be different from that of Boeung Kak Lake ultimately, as over half of the total area of its 3,300 hectares has already been filled in.
National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) spokesman Soth Kim Kolmony has called on people in flood-prone areas to exercise increased caution after recent drowning deaths.
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology said Cambodia will continue to receive low-to-heavy rainfall until the weekend, which could again flood some low-lying areas in certain provinces. Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear, Ratanakkiri, Stung Treng, Kratie, Tbong Khmum, Kampong Cham and Oddar Meanchey provinces are especially at risk.
River Ocean Cleanup has announced it is looking for volunteers to help turn the tonnes of garbage collected from Phnom Penh’s three rivers into artwork, which will then be featured at two special exhibitions.
River Ocean Cleanup has announced it is looking for volunteers to help turn the tonnes of garbage collected from Phnom Penh’s three rivers into artwork, which will then be featuredattwospecial exhibitions. “Garbage is a key issue weall should address, and you can join us. The rubbish that River Ocean Cleanup collected from the rivers of Phnom Penh is being upcycled into art.