PHNOM PENH, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen has expressed his deepest sympathy to China and members of the bereaved families in flood disaster in recent weeks.
"I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn about the loss of over a hundred lives, several missing, colossal destruction of property and houses, and the displacement of around 1.34 million people caused by continuous rainfall and flood that have hit several provinces, mostly along the Yangtze River of China," he said in a condolence letter sent on Thursday and released to the media on Saturday.
The prime minister expressed his deepest sympathy and profound condolences for the tragic loss and great suffering brought about by this natural disaster.
At least 160 people were confirmed dead and 28 others missing in flooding that has hit parts of China since last month.
