Banteay Meanchey:Senior government officials have initiated emergency relief operations to assist 587 families displaced by severe flooding in the Mongkol Borey district, as rising waters continue to impact northwestern Cambodia.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the relief effort, led by H.E. Ke Kim Yan, Member of the Supreme Privy Council to His Majesty the King, took place at Borey Chey 2 Market, Russey Krok commune. This location has become a temporary shelter for residents forced from their homes by the floodwaters.
H.E. Ke Kim Yan encouraged the displaced families to remain vigilant and prioritize safety, assuring them that both provincial and national authorities are dedicated to supporting affected communities throughout the crisis. Local emergency teams, armed forces, and provincial officials are coordinating evacuations, setting up temporary shelters, and delivering essential provisions.
The relief event was attended by high-ranking officials, including Ke Suonsophy Sar Sokha, spouse of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H.E. Abhisantibindit Sar Sokha, Banteay Meanchey Governor H.E. Oum Reatrey, and H.E. Chea Chheng, Head of the Royal Government Working Group for Mongkol Borey district, along with district administrative officials and military personnel.
The flooding has significantly affected Banteay Meanchey province, with a disaster management report noting that 3,242 families have been displaced and 502 road segments, totaling nearly 295 kilometers, have been damaged. Poipet city is the hardest hit, with 1,564 families evacuated, followed by Mongkol Borey district with 856 families and Serei Sophorn city with 771 families. Smaller evacuations occurred in O'Chrov and Phnom Srok districts.
The agricultural sector, a primary income source for rural households, has suffered severely. Approximately 27,000 hectares of rice fields have been affected, with 434 hectares destroyed. Additionally, 156 hectares of cassava and 10 hectares of mixed crops have been damaged.
Provincial administrative teams and rescue units plan to continue emergency aid deliveries and shelter management operations until the floodwaters recede and families can safely return home.