Rain in March

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drozd wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 11:38 am Mango rain (plien svay) is a yearly thing, usually start late february and ends a week into march,
some variations as always with weather and parts of the country.
This source says they are in March or April:
Mango Rains

Mangoes begin falling from the trees and onto the tin roofs with a resounding thud at all hours. Most people say Cambodia only has two seasons, but in March – April they welcome the Mango Rains. No planning around this season and no guarantee of its arrival at all, but if you’re lucky enough to find the perfect Cambodian getaway during the Spring months, you may experience the sporadic afternoon downpours … “Mango Rains“: Cambodia’s Third Season signaling the start of the monsoon season across Southeast Asia. Sometimes just a light sprinkle turns in a flash into a 3-hour downpour. Whatever the ferocity and duration of the storm everyone is delighted for the rain.
https://navuturesorts.com/blog/mango-ra ... rd-season/
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And every single year there is a thread about it from people surprised by the rain at this time of year :wink:
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Poxy lightening took out my satellite TV receiver/box during our first heavy rainstorm 4 days ago, the second time in 6 months.
It was a direct hit on my satellite dish this time, I saw the strike through my kitchen window, standing about 5 meters from the dish (at least my LED house lights survived this one)
That’s 3 very near misses for me, another strike hit the road just in front of me was when riding my Moto on route 3, felt the buzzy tingling right through my arms, I wonder if I’m attracting them?
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PSD-Kiwi wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 12:09 pm And every single year there is a thread about it from people surprised by the rain at this time of year :wink:
haha yeah, sorry about that. Just surprised me how heavy it was, I know there are the odd showers around this time of year, but 3 days of rain out of 4 seemed unusual, especially when yesterdays was torrential
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Chad Sexington wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 1:06 pm Poxy lightening took out my satellite TV receiver/box during our first heavy rainstorm 4 days ago, the second time in 6 months.
It was a direct hit on my satellite dish this time, I saw the strike through my kitchen window, standing about 5 meters from the dish (at least my LED house lights survived this one)
That’s 3 very near misses for me, another strike hit the road just in front of me was when riding my Moto on route 3, felt the buzzy tingling right through my arms, I wonder if I’m attracting them?
Time to invest in a lightning rod
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PSD-Kiwi wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 1:36 pm
Chad Sexington wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 1:06 pm Poxy lightening took out my satellite TV receiver/box during our first heavy rainstorm 4 days ago, the second time in 6 months.
It was a direct hit on my satellite dish this time, I saw the strike through my kitchen window, standing about 5 meters from the dish (at least my LED house lights survived this one)
That’s 3 very near misses for me, another strike hit the road just in front of me was when riding my Moto on route 3, felt the buzzy tingling right through my arms, I wonder if I’m attracting them?
Time to invest in a lightning rod


You can buy them for under $5 .
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The road outside my apartment was in flood per usual, but it is lower down from the buildings, so no problem. It's nice and refreshing when it rains in the city area. Kampong Cham in some areas have had rain for 5 days now.
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Forecast to continue for a few more days
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Chad Sexington wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 1:06 pm Poxy lightening took out my satellite TV receiver/box during our first heavy rainstorm 4 days ago, the second time in 6 months.
It was a direct hit on my satellite dish this time, I saw the strike through my kitchen window, standing about 5 meters from the dish (at least my LED house lights survived this one)
That’s 3 very near misses for me, another strike hit the road just in front of me was when riding my Moto on route 3, felt the buzzy tingling right through my arms, I wonder if I’m attracting them?
Do the direct hits on buildings fry you electrical appliances connected to the main?
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Doc67 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 6:48 pm
Chad Sexington wrote: ↑Tue Mar 22, 2022 1:06 pm Poxy lightening took out my satellite TV receiver/box during our first heavy rainstorm 4 days ago, the second time in 6 months.
It was a direct hit on my satellite dish this time, I saw the strike through my kitchen window, standing about 5 meters from the dish (at least my LED house lights survived this one)
That’s 3 very near misses for me, another strike hit the road just in front of me was when riding my Moto on route 3, felt the buzzy tingling right through my arms, I wonder if I’m attracting them?
Do the direct hits on buildings fry you electrical appliances connected to the main?
Nope, the TV set, fridge and fans etc are fine, as are any regular light bulbs.
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