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El Niño in Phnom PenhPhnom Penh · Cambodia
Current El Niño risk
Attention level: ModerateWarning · Drought / heat / fire riskDrought-prone zone; the rain in this forecast eases short-term pressurePhnom Penh is inside the projected impact zone Mainland Southeast Asia.
Documented El Niño droughts hit the Mekong basin: low rivers, saltwater intrusion in the delta, rice and water stress in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
Next 14 days in Phnom Penh
14 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 3 with heavy rain.
% is the chance of rain that day. The word shows how strong that rain should be. Tap a day for details.
Areas with drought and water-shortage history in Phnom Penh
Kamboul District
Recurring severe water shortages since 2018, especially in borey areas like Borey New World, due to low pressure and rapid urban expansion.
Dangkor District
Residents rely on well water and trucks for years due to low water pressure; shortages expected to persist until 2025 system upgrade.
Prek Pnov District (Chhouk Va area)
New borey developments face insufficient water supply; shortages linked to fast construction without proper planning.
Posenchey District
Faces recurring clean water shortages starting annually in February, with low pressure affecting gated communities and surrounding areas.
Takhmao Town
Adjacent to Phnom Penh, suffers from clean water shortages due to Mekong River decline and insufficient supply capacity.
Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] · Images: Google Street View. They show the street on a normal day, not during a flood. AI-generated list using web search (Perplexity Sonar) from news and public sources. Use as a starting reference, not an official risk map.
What you should do
- Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive.
- Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells.
- If you depend on agriculture, plan for reduced rainfall this season.
- Watch for water-rationing announcements from your utility.
- Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.
Emergency numbers
Numbers are national defaults; some regions use local variants. Confirm with local authorities.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Phnom Penh affected by El Niño?
Yes. Phnom Penh sits in the documented impact zone Mainland Southeast Asia: Documented El Niño droughts hit the Mekong basin: low rivers, saltwater intrusion in the delta, rice and water stress in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
Will it rain in Phnom Penh in the coming days?
The current 14-day forecast shows 14 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 3 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.
What should residents of Phnom Penh do?
Store drinking water and cut non-essential use now, before restrictions arrive. Never burn waste or vegetation: fire risk is sharply elevated in dry spells. Always follow your national meteorological service and local civil defense. Their warnings override anything on this page.
Other cities in Cambodia
Data refreshes every 6 hours. Forecast: Open-Meteo. Zone risk: NOAA data and documented El Niño patterns.