CNBC: China issues first national drought emergency amid scorching temperatures

China issued its first drought emergency this year as scorching temperatures dry up areas of the Yangtze River and put pressure on the power grid while the country battles the record-breaking heatwave. Authorities issued the national yellow alert late on Thursday after China’s central and southern provinces endured weeks of extreme heat, with temperatures in…

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APSARA National Authority to complete the restoration work of the Chao Srey Vibol temple’s West Gate

The restoration work of the Chao Srey Vibol temple’s West Gate, which started in 2020, was completed in early 2022. Based on the damaged condition of the entire gate structure during the nearly two years of the restoration process, the restoration team followed the Anastylosis method, completely dismantling the gate structure to restore the broken…

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A religious ceremony to put four pieces of crystals back on the top of Angkor Thom’s Takav Gate

On 9 June 2022, when the restoration work is almost completed, the restoration team of APSARA National Authority holds the religious ceremony by putting some auspicious stones back to the original place on the top of Takav Gate of Angkor Thom according to the traditional and religious beliefs. Quartz stones are the type of precious…

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