Phnom Penh (FN), May 11 - Counting from January 1 to May 10, 2018, storms damaged 497 houses and lightning strikes killed 11 people and 12 cows, Keo Vy, spokesman for the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) said on Friday morning.

Most storms and lightning cases happened in Kratie, Ratanakiri, Kampong Cham, Kampong Chnang and Kampong Speu provinces, while flooding occurred in Battambang, Pailin, Banteay Meanchey and Preah Vihear.

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology called on people to be more aware of thunderstorms and winds.
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