Kompong Chhnang Water Levels Rise, Cutting Off Road Amid Flood Concerns

In Cambodia's western Kompong Chhnang province, rising river water levels have begun to impact transportation networks. On September 24, 2026, the Chamkar Krom hydrological station in the province recorded a river water level of 8.82 meters. This is 0.08 meters higher than the previous day and is comparable to the level recorded on the same date in 2025. It is also over 0.5 meters higher than the level recorded on September 24, 2024. The alert level for the river is set at 10.50 meters. While widespread flood damage from rivers or rainfall has not yet been confirmed, the rising water levels have submerged farmland on islands where residents cultivate crops. Residents have reportedly completed their harvests and moved their produce before the water levels rose. Notably, a section of road measuring over one kilometer, from the end of Chamkar Krom market to the new port, has been cut off by the floodwaters. Foot traffic, cars, and motorcycles cannot traverse this stretch, necessitating the use of boats and canoes for movement. The provincial Department of Water Resources and Meteorology has issued a forecast for the province from September 25 to 27, 2026. During this period, the area is expected to be influenced by a low-pressure system, with temperatures ranging from 26°C to 36°C. Winds are predicted to blow from the west at speeds of 1 to 4 meters per second, accompanied by light rain with thunder. Source: Koh Santep Khmer