Rice seeds and food distributed to families in flood-hit Pursat
Flooding affected homes, farmland and daily livelihoods across six districts and cities.
Thursday 5 November · 14:08 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- Prime Minister Hun Manet presided over a distribution of rice seeds and food packages for about 11,000 families in Pursat. [1][2]
- Pursat Governor Khoy Rida said flooding had affected 3,842 families in six cities and districts. [2]
- The reported damage included 5,664 hectares of rice crops, five flooded schools and 2,504 homes affected. [2]
What happened
Prime Minister Hun Manet presided over a ceremony at Pursat Provincial Stadium on November 5, 2026, to distribute rice seeds and food packages to about 11,000 families from six cities and districts. Pursat Governor Khoy Rida said recent heavy rains and flooding had affected 3,842 families, 2,504 homes and 5,664 hectares of rice crops. The report also listed damage to roads, schools, bridges, wells and other farmland.
Why it matters
Rice seeds may help affected families resume rice farming, while food packages provide immediate supplies. The reports do not specify how the aid will be divided among recipients.
Background
The governor said flooding affected six cities and districts, 26 communes and 161 villages. He also reported 53,770 metres of roads affected, damage to 12 culverts, five schools flooded, three bridges affected, 363 hectares of industrial crops affected, 30 cattle and buffalo relocated, 25 wells affected and two water gates affected.
Key terms
- Rice seeds
- Seeds farmers plant to grow rice crops.
- Culvert
- A pipe or channel that carries water under a road or other structure.
- Water gate
- A structure used to control the flow of water.
Timeline
- November 5, 2026 Hun Manet presided over the distribution of rice seeds and food packages in Pursat.
- Recent period before November 5, 2026 The provincial governor said repeated rains caused flooding that affected families, homes, roads and crops.
Sources (2)
[1] Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) PM Hun Manet Distributes Rice Seeds and Food Packages to Around 11,000 Families in Pursat Read original [2] DAP News ជំនន់ទឹកភ្លៀងនៅពោធិ៍សាត់ ប៉ះពាល់ពលរដ្ឋ ជិត៤ពាន់គ្រួសារ 5 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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