Disasters and emergency response
UN’s EW4All early warning initiative hold consultations
Cambodia, in collaboration with the UN and its partners, is working on strategies to support the UN’s Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative. This effort aims to bolster the Kingdom’s early warning systems, with a focus on adapting to climate change and mitigating the impact ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/uns-ew4all-early-warning-initiative-hold-consultations
Climate change driving rise in natural disasters: NCDM
Over 100 people have been killed, 250 injured and 10,000 homes damaged by strong winds, lightning and fires across Cambodia in the first nine months of the year, according to a report from the National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM). ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/climate-change-driving-rise-natural-disasters-ncdm
APSARA Authority controls the water gates to avoid flooding in the temple area
The working team of the Department of Water, Forestry, and Infrastructure Management of the APSARA National Authority on October 4, was busy controlling the water gates to avoid flooding in the Angkor site. ...
MRC advances fund for climate-hit residents
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) took an important step towards creating a fund to aid residents most affected by climate change, combined with water infrastructure development, at the 56th meeting of the MRC joint committee in the Laotian capital Vientiane, on September 27. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/mrc-advances-fund-climate-hit-residents
Growth pegged at 5.5% for ‘23 recovery stage by World Bank
The World Bank has upheld its economic growth forecast for Cambodia this year at 5.5 percent, supported by the resurgence of the services sector, particularly tourism, following the post-pandemic recovery. ...
May Kunmakara
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/business/growth-pegged-55-23-recovery-stage-world-bank
Govt, World Bank discuss water resources development
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has asked the World Bank to develop a management plan for the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers to ensure water resources, improve flood prevention and restore vulnerable rivers. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501367750/govt-world-bank-discuss-water-resources-development/
Over 40 schools affected by flooding, 18 closed in Kampong Thom
Floods in Kampong Thom province have forced the temporary closure of 43 schools by local authorities, while authorities are monitoring the rising water levels. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501367050/over-40-schools-affected-by-flooding-18-closed-in-kampong-thom/
Regional Red Cross societies wrap up meeting
Following a two-day meeting hosted by Cambodia, the leaders of 11 Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Southeast Asia signed a joint statement, aimed at building communities resilient to disaster. ...
Van Socheata
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/regional-red-cross-societies-wrap-meeting
PM Hun Manet instructs authorities to be ready to help the people from flood disaster
The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr. Hun Manet, instructed the authorities and the Armed Forces to be ready to rescue people from disasters, especially floods, which often occur at the end of the rainy season. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501364286/pm-hun-manet-instructs-authorities-to-be-ready-to-help-the-people-from-flood-disaster/
MOWRM asks India to provide weather satellite imagery
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has asked the government of India to provide weather satellite imagery. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501363026/mowrm-asks-india-to-provide-weather-satellite-imagery/
Urgent flood warnings issued for three provinces
The National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) has called on the residents of Kratie, Stung Treng and Kampong Thom provinces to be on high alert as the threat of imminent flooding rises. ...
Bor Pich Zelin and Kim Yutharo
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/urgent-flood-warnings-issued-three-provinces
Ministry outlines plans to tackle flooding in capital
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has announced a strategy for rapid rainwater drainage from canals, streams and rivers throughout Phnom Penh to mitigate flooding during the rainy season. Ministry secretary of state Chan Sinath spoke of the plan while chairing an emergency meeting on ...
Van Socheata
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-outlines-plans-tackle-flooding-capital
Climate change a threat to development: NCDM
Officials have called for climate change-related issues to be taken into account in all future development planning, noting that Cambodia remains vulnerable to an increase in natural disasters caused by climate change. ...
Long Kimmarita
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/climate-change-threat-development-ncdm
Minister asks Japan for flooding support
During a meeting to discuss water resources with officials from the Japanese Embassy in Cambodia, Thor Chetha, the minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, proposed that Japan assist in addressing the nation’s flooding and drought issues. ...
Chea Sokny
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/minister-asks-japan-flooding-support
Govt, NGO build elevated shelters to provide flood protection
The construction of elevated shelters in flood-prone areas across the country is being undertaken by the government and an NGO to provide safe havens for people during floods. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501353762/govt-ngo-build-elevated-shelters-to-provide-flood-protection/
Cambodia: Floods affect over 20,000 households in 19 localities
Heavy rains and high water levels on the Mekong River for over the past month has affected more than 20,000 households, causing four deaths and damage to tens of thousands of hectares of agricultural production and numerous infrastructure facilities across 19 out of 25 provinces ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501354049/cambodia-floods-affect-over-20000-households-in-19-localities/
MOWRAM calls for vigilance against possible weather related accidents
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) has urged the public to be vigilant of possible accidents due to successive rainfall in the next few days. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501352283/mowram-calls-for-vigilance-against-possible-weather-related-accidents/
Phnom Penh Governor plans to ask the Royal Government to establish a major project to solve flooding
The Phnom Penh Municipal Authority may propose to the Royal Government a large-scale initiative to address long-term flooding, which is a mechanism for resolving flooding in Phnom Penh. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501352470/phnom-penh-governor-plans-to-ask-the-royal-government-to-establish-a-major-project-to-solve-flooding/
Cambodian Red Cross brings smiles to nearly 56,000 poor families
The Cambodian Red Cross (CRC) has helped 55,359 vulnerable families in its efforts to reduce poverty across the country in the first seven months of the year. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501348690/cambodian-red-cross-brings-smiles-to-nearly-56000-poor-families/
Emergency plan in place as Mekong levels rise and fall
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) warned on August 9 that water levels in the Mekong from Stung Treng to Kratie are likely to drop significantly. The decrease is expected to be from 0.20m to 1m over the next five days. ...
Ry Sochan
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/emergency-plan-place-mekong-levels-rise-and-fall
Floods hit Run Ta Ek, affect new residents
Flash floods have struck the Run Ta Ek development area in Siem Reap province’s Banteay Srei district, affecting 190 homes. The sudden deluge created chaos, though no casualties were reported. ...
Orm Bunthoeurn
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/floods-hit-run-ta-ek-affect-new-residents
Ministry issues warning on rain, high winds and lightning for Cambodia
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) has warned the public of more rainfall, accompanied by thunder, lighting and high winds throughout the country from today to August 15. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501339474/rain-along-with-gusts-warned-this-week-effects-to-start-from-today/
Koh Kong suspends visits to eco-tourist sites due to rains
The Governor of Koh Kong province, Mithona Phouthorng, called on all tourists to suspend travel to remote eco-tourism sites due to the dangers presented by sudden changes in the weather. ...
Nang Veasna
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501337912/koh-kong-suspends-visits-to-eco-tourist-sites-due-to-rains/
MRC launches television channel on flood and drought risks
The Mekong River Commission (MRC) said Friday it had set up a television channel on Facebook and YouTube to improve public awareness of flood and drought risks in the Lower Mekong River Basin (LMB). ...