Cambodia to See End of Rainy Season from July 21-23, with Temperature Rise

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology of Cambodia announced that rain is not expected to fall across the country from July 21 to 23. Temperatures are forecast to range between 24°C and 36°C during this period. According to the ministry's announcement, while low-pressure systems are influencing the Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, South China Sea, Mekong River basin, and Cambodian waters, their impact on the southwest monsoon pattern affecting Cambodia is limited. Consequently, the rainy season is expected to temporarily subside during this period. In the plains, the minimum temperature will be 25°C and the maximum 36°C, with winds blowing from the southwest and northeast at an average speed of 3 meters per second. Major plains areas including Battambang, Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, and Phnom Penh are not expected to receive any rain. In the highlands, the minimum temperature will be 24°C and the maximum 35°C, with winds blowing from the southwest and west at an average speed of 4 meters per second. Highland regions such as Udor Mean Chey, Preah Vihear, and Mondulkiri are also predicted to be dry. Along the coast, the minimum temperature will be 25°C and the maximum 35°C, with winds blowing from the southwest and southeast at an average speed of 2 meters per second. Coastal areas including Koh Kong, Sihanoukville, and Kep are also not expected to experience rainfall. Sea wave heights will average between 0.50 meters and 1.50 meters. This temporary period of dry weather and rising temperatures could impact agriculture and water resource management. Particular attention may be needed for crop cultivation and irrigation systems if rainfall patterns deviate significantly from the norm for this season.