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El Niño in Siem ReapSiem Reap · Cambodia
Current El Niño risk
Attention level: ModerateWarning · Drought / heat / fire riskDrought-prone zone; the rain in this forecast eases short-term pressureSiem Reap 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 Siem Reap
12 of the next 14 days show a 60%+ chance of rain; 0 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 Siem Reap
Siem Reap city center and Zone 1
Severe dry-season shortages and peak-season rationing risks; major supply pressure from tourism
APSARA area near Angkor temples
Groundwater competition with hotels and temples causes recurring water stress
108 villages in 13 communes of Siem Reap city
Official water-supply reports cite citywide shortages affecting all villages
Rural communities along the Siem Reap River
Studies report dry-season access problems and reliance on groundwater
Siem Reap river basin outskirts
Public basin assessments say water shortages worsen outside the wet season
Dry-season fringe areas near forested temple zones
Hot, dry season raises wildfire risk in nearby forested areas
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 Siem Reap affected by El Niño?
Yes. Siem Reap 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 Siem Reap in the coming days?
The current 14-day forecast shows 12 days with a 60%+ chance of rain and 0 days with heavy rain. Probabilities update every 6 hours.
What should residents of Siem Reap 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.