Phnom Penh: The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has advised citizens to be extremely cautious as storm “Noul” causes heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds.
According to a statement by the Ministry of Water Resources on July 24, 2026, the low pressure area over the Western Pacific Ocean has developed into the 12th storm, Noul T2612, and is affecting the southwest monsoon regime over the Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, South China Sea, Mekong River Basin, Cambodian Sea, and the Kingdom of Cambodia. The Kingdom of Cambodia is not in the path of Cyclone Nol.
These conditions will cause the weather from 24 to 29 July 2026:
1. Plain areas: Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Pursat, Kampong Chhnang, Siem Reap, Kampong Thom, Kampong Cham, Tbong Khmum, Prey Veng, Kandal, Takeo, Svay Rieng and Phnom Penh may experience rain with gusty winds and thunderstorms covering 50% of the land area.
2. Highlands: Kampong Speu, Pailin, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Kratie, Stung Treng, Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, Dangrek Mountain Range and Cardamom Mountain Range may experience rain with gusty winds and thunderstorms covering 70% of the area.
3. Coastal areas: Koh Kong, Sihanoukville, Kampot, Kep and Bokor Mountain Range may experience rain with gusty winds and thunderstorms covering 70% of the area. Strong waves with a minimum average height of 0.50 meters and a maximum average height of 1.75 meters.
The Ministry of Water Resources emphasizes that “the public is requested to be very careful about rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds, especially those traveling by land and water.” The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology will continue to monitor and analyze the weather conditions to provide updates in case of changes.”
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