Pumping sand into the lake. So where does the water go?

Well, I heard they had stopped filling the lake...
Rising waters and rising fears as Boeung Kak filling recommences

Written by Chhay Channyda
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Company officials say sand pumps will soon operate through the night

SAND-PUMPING company HSC has resumed the filling of Boeung Kak lake following a weeklong halt in operations due to the annual Water Festival and serious flooding in Russey Keo district.

(We live in Russey Keo district, you can see photos of the flood on this blog)