Cambodian floods kill 45 people, force 11,500 from their homes since last month

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – Officials say floods in Cambodia have killed at least 45 people since last month.

The National Committee for Disaster Management says 11,500 people were also forced from their homes by the flash floods along the Mekong River.

The agency said Thursday that the deaths and displacements were caused by heavy rains.

The floods have affected 12 provinces in the north and northeast since July 30.