Head of the Provincial Red Cross Branch, distributed relief to 146 needy families affected by recent natural calamities in Memut district, Tbong Khmum province, this morning, June 11, 2024.
Thor Chetha, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, highlighted the Ministry’s priority of strengthening the forecasting system, early warning system, and early warning to vulnerable people to be vigilant
The Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology met with ADB delegation and requested that the ADB consider further investment in water resources and meteorology to combat climate change and the risk of natural disasters.
The National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) reports that in 2023, there were more than 1,000 disastrous incidents that killed and injured over 400 people while destroying nearly 20,000 homes.
The Cambodian Embassy in Japan on August 10, 2023 issued a warning to all Cambodians living, working, and studying in Japan that the Japan National Meteorological Agency has issued a warning about Tropical Storm Khanun
As the rainy season has begun and the threat of natural disasters such as flooding loom, Prime Minister Hun Sen has called on the army to be ready to help prevent and respond to these and any other situations.
Since the beginning of the year, 27 people have died because of lightning strikes, strong winds and fires across the country.
The Royal Government team in Banteay Srei district, Siem Reap province, is committed to completing the installation of solar lights, construction and repair of houses for people that were affected by rain and wind
Natural catastrophes over the New Year killed at least two people and damaged almost 500 houses.
The forecast for Cambodia’s new year, which begins on April 14, is bleak, according to leading Khmer astrologer Im Borin.
The World Bank Country Manager for Cambodia confirmed that Cambodia is among the most disaster prone countries in Southeast Asia.
National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) reported that in June, natural disasters, including hurricanes, lightning strikes, and fires, killed and injured more than 20 people, damaged or destroyed over 800 houses, while flooding affected more than 10,000 hectares of rice and other crops.
Conflicts and natural disasters forced tens of millions to flee within their own country last year, pushing the number of internally displaced people to a record high, monitors said Thursday.
In the first four months of this year, there were 32 lightning strikes, killing nine people and injuring nine, damaging 11 homes, and killing 23 cattle.
Fewer rice fields were destroyed by drought last year than in the previous one, largely due to the prevalence of flash floods.
Natural disasters that occurred across Cambodia over the last 10 months had claimed the lives of 121 people while 168 others escaped with major or minor injuries.
The Ministry of Agriculture has reserved 2,000 tonnes of rice seeds, and 25 tonnes of different kinds of seeds for farmers in case their crops are destroyed due to natural disasters.
The United States, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), will provide $875,000 in additional humanitarian assistance to strengthen preparedness and response capacities for natural hazards and shocks in Cambodia.
Cambodia has registered 6,920 different forms of natural disasters since 1996.
Governors are called to strengthen emergency preparedness in face of natural disasters.
Defence Minister General Tea Banh says that natural disasters are potential threats to regional security.
$120 billion to help overcome the aftermath of the recent natural disasters.
The gov’t has helped +60,000 impoverished families affected by natural disasters.
Prime Minister Hun Sen wants to request Thai and Vietnamese sides to conduct joint drills along the border.
Risks of natural disasters are addressed.
The Cambodian Red Cross raised more than $20 million during the celebration of 156th anniversary of the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on Wednesday.
Interior Minister calls on local authorities to go the ground to help victims of natural disasters
The spokesman for the NCDM notes an increase in the number of people killed and injured during natural disasters last year.
The UN General Assembly is set to endorse the Global Compact on Refugees, a week after a similar accord for migrants.
Natural disasters left 185 people dead or missing, and 134 injured in Vietnam.
