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The ancient Prey Peay dam in Tuol Ampil commune of Kampong Speu province’s Baset district. CNC
Water traders ‘drain supplies’ as villagers fear shortages for crops
Mon, 1 March 2021
More than 500 families in Tuol Ampil commune of Kampong Speu province’s Baset district have expressed concerns about water shortages for rice fields and crops. Currently, traders use pumps to extract large amounts of water from the ancient Prey Peay dam, threatening shortages.
Kuy Hoeurn, a 68-year-old Sangkream Bour villager who represented the families, said the dam is in the middle of three communities – Prey Peay, Sangkream Bour and Angk Rongeang.