El Niño Phenomenon Poses Water Shortage, Drought Risk to Ratanakiri Province
Ratanakiri Province in northeastern Cambodia may face mild to moderate water shortages and drought from late July to early August 2026 due to the El Niño phenomenon. Authorities are urging local administrations to prepare water management plans and urging citizens to conserve water.
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