Rainfall still a month away, says ministry

4 June 2014
The Phnom Penh Post
Agricultural policy and administration / Agriculture and fishing / Climate change / Environment and natural resources / Environment and natural resources policy and administration / Government / Ministries and other national bodies / Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology
CEDAC / Ministry of Agriculture / Ministry of Water and Meteorology / Ngen Chhay

The Ministry of Water and Meteorology has warned farmers of a rainfall shortage forecast to last at least another month, with average daily temperatures also forecast to remain above average. The announcement, issued on Monday, says that up until mid-July Phnom Penh, Kandal, Kampong Speu, Takeo, Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, Tbong Khmom, Kampong Cham, Pursat, Battambang, Pailin, Banteay Meanchey, Siem Reap and Odor Meanchey provinces will face temperatures of up to 37 degrees Celsius with little to average rainfall. …

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