Flooding in Siem Reap, Cambodia
September 23, 2011 – 7:01 pm
Over the past few days Siem Reap and surrounding provinces have experienced heavy rain and flooding in many areas, including the centre of the tourist town of Siem Reap.
Banteay Srey Temple and Kbal Spean have been blocked by floodwaters and will remain inaccessible for at least the next few days. A large number of tourists have been trapped by the rising waters but are safe on high ground; none of our clients have been affected
It is expected that The Siem Reap River, Old Market Area and Pub Street will experience some flooding over the coming days
We also expect the road to the Chong Kneas Floating Village to be affected and possibly closed in the next few days. There are alternative locations on the Tonle Sap lake that are still able to be visited.
There are currently no reports of major flooding around any of the main temples, however… yet!
