On September 24, 2025, គិត ទ្រី, a member of the National Assembly’s First Commission and a representative for Ratanakiri, inspected rain-induced flooding in Lumphat village, ឃុំជ័យឧត្តម, Lumphat district. He asked district authorities to coordinate measures and resources so they could respond promptly if severe disasters endangered residents’ lives and livelihoods.
He urged residents to remain highly alert to rapidly rising floodwaters, seek safe high ground, pay particular attention to young children and older people, and maintain proper hygiene. He also called on authorities at all levels to monitor disaster conditions and residents’ needs and prepare timely interventions if rain continued.
The report stated that, as of September 24, 2025, the Srepok River’s water level had reached 12.60, above the alert threshold. Some homes, rice fields and plantations were inundated, but no significant damage had yet been reported.
Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television. Reported by Pai Sokhim.
