Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Cambodia hit by inclement weather

(Photo: Pring Samrang, Cambodge Soir Hebdo)
20 July 2009
By P.B.Cambodge Soir Hebdo
Translated from French by Luc Sâr for KI-Media
Click here to read the article in French

For several days in a row, Cambodia is hit by irregular rains accompanied by storms. Several provinces are submerged by flood. The ministry of Water Resources called for precaution.
Several coastal regions, areas near the Tonle Sap Lake and rivers were flooded these past few days. The inclement weather was caused by a weak depression which should leave the country on Wednesday 22 July, a communiqué of the ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, indicated on Sunday 19 July.
Rains and storms are already announced in some provinces, in particular in Kandal, Pursat, Battambang, Pailin, Beanteay Meanchey and Siem Reap. Under these conditions, the ministry called on residents and travelers to be cautious, especially in the area surrounding the Tonle Sap Lake.

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