August 1, 2023
Typhoon Khanun to bring more rain to Cambodia this week

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology on the morning of August 1, 2023 issued a notification on the weather conditions from August 2-8, 2023.

According to the Ministry, the Kingdom of Cambodia is affected by the prolonged low pressure system over northern Laos and Vietnam combined with moderate southwest monsoon. Moderate to heavy rain with thundershowers and gusts [predicted}.

In the Pacific Ocean, Typhoon KHANUN is heading for eastern China.
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See also: Powerful Typhoon Khanun lashes southwest Japanese islands, grounding flights and closing businesses
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Flooding in Kep, (PNN report from Kep province published in the morning of 01 August 2023):

This week's weather warning:

Cambodia News, Phnom Penh: Active low pressure in the South China Sea, linked to a low pressure system across Cambodia, will cause heavy rainfall from September 26 to 30. On the sea surface, there will be strong winds and high waves.

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology on September 24 announced that a low pressure system has formed across the Kingdom of Cambodia, meanwhile in the South China Sea, an active low pressure will move into the area bordering Cambodia and Laos, then will continue from east to west along the Dangrek Mountains.

The active low pressure will cause moderate to heavy rainfall in the northeastern and northern highlands as well as the northwestern lowlands during September 26-28, the statement said.

In the coastal areas, from September 27 to 30, there may be moderate to heavy rain mixed with wind gusts. On the sea surface, strong winds and high waves are expected. The notice calls on the local authorities and residents living in the areas mentioned, as well as all fishermen and seafarers, to take extra precautions this week.

Pchum Ben Road Alert: 13-16 October

Cambodia News, Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology confirmed the weather bulletin and water level forecast from 13th to the 16th October 2023.

River level measurements taken at hydrological stations show a slight rise in the water levels of the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Tonle Bassac rivers. Roads traversing low-lying riverine areas may be prone to flooding.



People traveling over the Pchum Ben holidays are asked to take extra care on the roads, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall.