The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology said on June 17, 2026, that a South China Sea low-pressure system was affecting the southwest monsoon over the Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, Mekong basin, Cambodian waters and Cambodia.
These conditions will affect the country’s regions from June 17 to 19, 2026, as follows:
1. Lowlands
Mean minimum temperature: 26°C; mean maximum: 36°C.
Southwesterly and southeasterly winds averaging three metres per second. Rain, gusts and thunderstorms may affect 50% of the area.
2. Highlands
Mean minimum temperature: 24°C; mean maximum: 35°C.
Southwesterly and southeasterly winds averaging three metres per second.
Rain, gusts and thunderstorms may affect 40% of the area.
3. Coast
Mean minimum temperature: 25°C; mean maximum: 35°C.
Southwesterly and southeasterly winds averaging two metres per second.
Koh Kong, Preah Sihanouk, Kampot, Kep and the Bokor range may experience rain, gusts and thunderstorms affecting 35% of the area.
Mean minimum wave height: 0.50 metres; mean maximum: 1.50 metres.
The ministry asked the public to note the forecast and increase vigilance for natural phenomena such as thunderstorms and sudden gusts.
By: ឡាយ កុល
