Phnom Penh: Mr. Kun Kim, Senior Minister and First Deputy Chairman of the National Disaster Management Committee, said that in the first 6 months of 2026, Cambodia has experienced continuous seasonal climate change.
On the occasion of chairing a meeting on disaster management activities in the first half of 2026 and directions for implementation in the second half of 2026 on the morning of July 7, 2026, Mr. Kun Kim said that in the first 6 months of this year, Cambodia has experienced continuous seasonal climate change, with the first half covering two seasons: the dry season and the rainy season.
He said that regarding the disaster situation during the dry season, there were many cases of fires across the country, causing damage to homes, property and some infrastructure. The main factors that increase the risk of fire include: high temperatures, dry weather, careless use of fire sources, and fires in forest and rice fields.
He added that during the transition from the dry season to the rainy season and during the rainy season, there were frequent cases of wind and lightning strikes in some capitals and provinces, causing damage to homes, schools, and property of citizens, as well as causing injuries and loss of life in some cases.
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