Worst of both worlds: Despite record storms, Cambodia facing drought

12 November 2026
The Phnom Penh Post
Disasters and emergency response / Drought / Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology / Storms
El Niño / rainfall / water shortage

Cambodia has been struck by 32 major storms so far this year — more than in either 2025 or 2024 — but continues to record below-average rainfall. With the El Niño weather phenomenon expected to affect the Kingdom until early 2027, serious concerns are being raised over water shortages and drought risks. …

 Post Staff
https://phnompenhpost.com/national/worst-of-both-worlds-despite-record-storms-cambodia-facing-drought/

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