According to the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology’s March 28 forecast, temperatures across Cambodia were expected to rise from March 28 to 30 under the influence of the northeast monsoon, reaching up to 36°C in the plains.
The plains were forecast at about 24–36°C with winds around 2 m/s. Mainly sunny conditions with no significant rain were expected in Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Siem Reap, Pursat, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Thom, Kampong Cham, Tboung Khmum, Prey Veng, Kandal, Svay Rieng, Takeo and Phnom Penh.
Highland areas were forecast at about 23–35°C with winds around 3 m/s. Stable weather without rain was expected in Oddar Meanchey, Pailin, Preah Vihear, Kratie, Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, Kampong Speu and Stung Treng, and around the Cardamom and Dangrek mountains.
Coastal areas were forecast at about 24–35°C with winds around 5 m/s. Koh Kong, Preah Sihanouk, Kampot, Kep and the Bokor area were expected to be mainly sunny, with waves of about 0.5–1 metre and generally calm seas.
