Phnom Penh (FN), June 1 — Within the first five month of 2018, storms and lightning strikes seriously damaged 472 houses, killed 68 people and 69 cows and injured 75 people, Keo Vy, spokesman for the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) said on Friday.

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.
=FRESH NEWS