Leaders of the National Committee for Disaster Management are closely monitoring rice crops facing water shortages in Battambang province, preparing response measures and seeking to prevent further impacts.
Following guidance from Prime Minister Hun Manet, chairman of the National Committee for Disaster Management, Senior Minister គន់ គីម, the committee’s first vice-chairman, instructed leaders, departments and relevant officials to continue close monitoring, assess impacts and prepare preventive measures in a timely manner.
According to a report as of July 1, 2026, a total of 18,362 hectares of rice in Battambang were affected by or facing water shortages in two districts, Aek Phnum and Sangkae.
Aek Phnum accounted for 7,769 hectares, while Sangkae accounted for 10,593 hectares.
Relevant authorities are continuing to monitor conditions and prepare necessary measures to reduce impacts on this wet-season rice crop.
By: Pai Sokhim
