Flash Floods in Cambodia Caused by Runoff from Thailand
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Flash floods struck Banteay Meanchey province in Cambodia on September 28, 2026, resulting from heavy rainfall and runoff from Thailand. Authorities evacuated over 1,300 families across five affected city and districts, with the border city of Poipet being heavily impacted. Continued runoff from Thailand is straining local infrastructure in the region.
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The flooding has led to the inundation of 12,000 hectares of rice in Cambodia. Additionally, reports indicate a direct loss of 100 hectares of rice fields, affecting regional agricultural supply and production capacity.
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