Flood death toll in Cambodia rises to 34: PM

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen said on Wednesday that flash floods in Cambodia have so far claimed 34 lives and forced the evacuations of tens of thousands of people.

“To date, 34 people were killed, including 18 in Banteay Meanchey province,” he said while distributing relief kits to about 10,000 flood-hit families in Northwestern Banteay Meanchey province.

“I would like to take this opportunity to express my profound condolences to the bereaved families for this great loss,” the prime minister said.

In full: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-10/21/c_139456322.htm

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