PREAH SIHANOUK — On the morning of July 31, 2026, provincial governor Mang Sineth led officials from specialist departments and units to inspect and expedite the reinstallation of electricity poles in ព្រែកស្វាយ village, Koh Rong sangkat, Koh Rong city. The poles had been damaged by heavy rain and flooding on July 29, 2026.
Koh Rong Mayor រាជ សុវណ្ណ said that on July 30 he had also led a working group from the municipal administration’s unified command to inspect affected areas, assess damage and organise a timely response.
The Koh Rong administration is continuing to work closely with relevant units to accelerate repairs to damaged infrastructure and restore electricity supplies so residents can return to normal life.
Heavy rain beginning in the early hours of July 29, 2026, caused flooding in Koh Rong, severely damaging roads, wooden bridges, drainage culverts, electricity poles and power lines. Some homes, shops, restaurants, bungalows and boats were also affected.
According to the municipal disaster report, 22 families in Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sanloem sangkats were affected. Despite substantial property damage, no deaths were reported. Local authorities have prepared community protection forces and police at designated locations to intervene and rescue residents promptly, while continuing to monitor the weather and accelerate infrastructure restoration.
By: Pai Sokhim
