Cambodia Forecasts Widespread Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds Due to Low-Pressure System

Cambodia is expected to experience thunderstorms and gusty winds across the country due to the influence of Tropical Depression Dolphin. This is attributed to the southwest monsoon affecting the Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, South China Sea, Mekong River basin, Cambodian Sea, and the Kingdom of Cambodia itself. The Kingdom of Cambodia is not directly in the path of this storm. According to meteorological information released by the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology on August 2nd, this weather pattern is forecast to persist from August 2nd to 4th, 2026. Regional forecasts are as follows: 1. Plains Areas: Provinces such as Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Pursat, Kampong Thom, Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, Takeo, Kandal, and the capital Phnom Penh have a 40% chance of rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. Minimum temperatures will be 25°C, with maximums reaching 36°C. Winds will blow from the southwest and northwest at a moderate speed of 3 meters per second. 2. Plateau Areas: Regions including Kampong Speu, Pailin, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Kratie, Stung Treng, Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, the Dangrek Mountains, and the Cardamom Mountains have a 60% chance of rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds. Minimum temperatures will be 24°C, with maximums reaching 35°C. Winds will blow from the southwest and west at a moderate speed of 4 meters per second. 3. Coastal Areas: Provinces such as Koh Kong, Preah Sihanouk, Kampot, Kep, and the Bokor mountain range have a 40% chance of rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds. Minimum temperatures will be 25°C, with maximums reaching 35°C. Winds will blow from the southwest and southeast at a moderate speed of 2 meters per second. Sea waves are expected to range from a minimum of 0.50 meters to a maximum of 1.75 meters. This meteorological information may impact Cambodia's agriculture, infrastructure, and daily life, with potential concerns for crop damage and transportation disruptions.