Cambodia Officially Announces End of Rainy Season, Entry into Dry Season Amidst El Niño
Cambodia's Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology announced on October 10th the official end of the rainy season and the start of the dry season. Based on analysis of sea surface temperatures in the western Pacific and Indian Oceans, the ministry indicated that the El Niño phenomenon is expected to persist with 100% probability until February 2027, leading to reduced rainfall.
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