Cambodian govt demands provinces leaders give more support for flood victims

People evacuate from flooded areas in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. - Vietnam News/ANN

PHNOM PENH (Vietnam News/ANN): Prime Minister of Cambodia Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet and his government has requested leaders of provinces pay attention to supporting flood-hit people as widespread heavy rains have triggered floods in many localities in recent days.

In a recorded message sent via Telegram, he asked Senior Minister Kun Kim, Vice Chairman of the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM), to closely monitor and cooperate with leaders of localities in preparing additional emergency response measures.