Death Toll From Flooding In Cambodia Rises To 39: Spokesman
Faizan Hashmi Published October 23, 2020 | 01:35 PM
Flash floods in Cambodia have left 39 people dead and forced the evacuations of 46,216 others, Seak Vichet, a spokesman for the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM), said on Friday
PHNOM PENH, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Oct, 2020 ) :Flash floods in Cambodia have left 39 people dead and forced the evacuations of 46,216 others, Seak Vichet, a spokesman for the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM), said on Friday.
Seasonal rains, exacerbated by tropical storms, have caused floods in 19 of the kingdom's 25 cities and provinces since the beginning of the month, he said, adding that 483,140 people have also been affected.
"As of Thursday evening, the floods have killed 39 people," he told Xinhua, adding that the worst-hit provinces included Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Battambang and Kampong Thom as well as the southwestern suburb of Phnom Penh.
The floods have also submerged 111,354 houses and 316,469 hectares of rice and other crops, the spokesman said.
Floods usually hit Cambodia between August and October. Last year, Mekong River and flash floods claimed 30 lives, as storms killed eight people and injured 131 others, according to the NCDM.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 28 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 28 April 2024
Fresh wave of rainfall in AJK continues for the second consecutive day
Babar, bowlers help Pakistan level series 2-2 against New Zealand
Attack in restive Chilean province leaves three police officers dead
PM, Saudi Royal court advisor discuss ways to boost economic ties
England clinch third successive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam
DC Bahawalnagar leads fight for fair bread prices
Sheffield Utd relegated from Premier League
02 proclaimed offenders arrested by Wah Police
Pakistan level T20I series with nine-run victory over New Zealand
Minister meets Chinese Consul General, discusses bilateral cooperation, Chinese ..
More Stories From World
-
Football: French Ligue 1 table
3 hours ago -
Inter continue Serie A title party as Bologna slip in Champions League bid
3 hours ago -
Paris Saint-Germain win Ligue 1 title after Monaco defeat
3 hours ago -
Man City see off Forest to close on Premier League leaders Arsenal
4 hours ago -
Italian PM Meloni says will stand in EU elections
4 hours ago -
Masood Khan hails Pakistani-American physicians role in upgrading Pakistan's healthcare system; also ..
4 hours ago
-
Celtic down Dundee to stay on course for Scottish Premiership crown
4 hours ago -
Ireland will act to send asylum seekers back to UK: PM
4 hours ago -
Kainz keeps Cologne's hope alive with late equaliser at Mainz
4 hours ago -
Tennis: ATP/WTA Madrid Open results - 1st update
5 hours ago -
Inter continue Serie A title party as Bologna slip in Champions League bid
5 hours ago -
Masood Khan hails Pakistani-American physicians role in upgrading Pakistan's healthcare system; also ..
5 hours ago