Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has called on the public to be cautious of the effects of Cyclone Mekhala, causing rain with gusty winds and thunderstorms from June 21 to 26, 2026.
According to the announcement by the Ministry of Water Resources, the low pressure area in the Western Pacific Ocean has developed into Cyclone Mekhala T2607, which affects the southwest monsoon regime that blows over the Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, South China Sea, Mekong River Basin, Cambodian Sea and over Cambodia.
Such conditions will cause the weather from June 21 to 26, 2026 to include:
1- Plain areas: Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Pursat, Kampong Chhnang, Siem Reap, Kampong Thom, Kampong Cham, Tboung Khmum, Prey Veng, Kandal, Takeo, Svay Rieng and Phnom Penh may experience rain with gusty winds and thunderstorms covering 30% of the area.
2- Plateau areas: Kampong Speu, Pailin, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Kratie, Stung Treng, Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, Dangrek mountain range and Cardamom mountain range may experience rain with gusty winds and thunderstorms covering 20% of the area.
3- Coastal areas: Koh Kong, Sihanoukville, Kampot, Kep and Bokor mountain range There may be rain with gusty winds and thunderstorms covering 40% of the land area. Strong waves with an average minimum height of 0.50 meters and an average maximum height of 1.75 meters.
Based on the forecast as announced above, the Ministry stated that “the public is requested to be very careful of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds, especially those traveling on roads and waterways. The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology will continue to monitor and analyze the weather conditions to inform you in case of any changes.”
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