Toll climbs as floods recede

The death toll from recent floods has climbed to 20 while rivers engorged with floodwater have completely swept away 10 houses, according to the National Committee for Disaster Management.

In Prey Veng, the body of a police officer who slipped into a river while helping people build a dam was recovered on Friday after the man was missing for two days.

Long Buntheoun, police chief in Prey Veng province’s Sithor Kandal district, said Morng Mun’s body was found floating at 6am. Mun’s family is currently preparing his funeral. …

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