The Mekong River water level at seven water level measurement stations in Cambodia, although not yet at the alarming level, is showing signs of rising after the Mekong River basin was hit by a series of storms, and with the 19th and 20th storms, the water level situation may change.
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has announced that, based on observations and analysis of the weather conditions in the region and Cambodia, the low pressure area in the Western Pacific Ocean has developed into the 20th storm, Bualoi.
The 20th typhoon will enter the South China Sea from September 26 to 29, following the path of the 18th typhoon, Ragasa. In particular, the 19th storm, named Neoguri, is in the Pacific Ocean.
The same source continued that these storms, especially the 18th storm And the 20th storm will have a strong impact on the southwest monsoon regime that blows over the Andaman Sea, Gulf of Thailand, Mekong River Basin, South China Sea and Cambodia.
According to the announcement, the paths of these three storms will not have a strong impact on Cambodia, but nevertheless, the level of rainfall and other disasters such as thunderstorms and gusty winds will be more frequent, namely from 70 to 80 percent.
The source said that the lowland areas such as Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Pursat, Kampong Chhnang, Siem Reap, Kampong Thom, Kampong Cham, Tbong Khmum, Prey Veng, Kandal, Takeo, Svay Rieng and Phnom Penh have experienced significant increases in rainfall and strong winds with thunderstorms and gusty winds covering 70% of the area.
In the coastal areas of Koh Kong, Sihanoukville, Kampot, Kep and the Bokor mountain range, there is a significant increase in rainfall and strong winds with thunderstorms and gusty winds covering 70% of the area. But what you need to know is that the sea waves are higher than usual, with an average minimum height of 0.50 meters and an average maximum height of 2.50 meters. So please be careful to avoid accidents.
For highland areas such as Kampong Speu, Pailin, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Kratie, Stung Treng, Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, Dangrek Mountain Range and Cardamom Mountain Range, there is a significant increase in rainfall and strong winds with thunderstorms and gusty winds covering 80% of the land area.
Please continue to promote caution and prepare in advance, and we also hope that relevant institutions such as the National Disaster Management Authority and the National Disaster Management Authority will And local authorities must also be prepared to help citizens when natural disasters occur.
Until September 28, the water situation at the 7 stations in Cambodia The water level will not rise to the emergency level yet, that is, below 0.45 to 2 meters, but in general it cannot be ignored because natural phenomena at this time are subject to change. In general, the Mekong River water level has been confirmed by the Mekong River Commission that the Mekong River water regime is very much dependent on the rainfall regime in the Mekong River basin by 70 to 80 percent. Therefore, in the case of a river basin experiencing heavy rainfall, the water level regime will change accordingly, and we must pay attention to that.
In addition, Cambodia and the entire region may still be affected by at least 4 to 5 typhoons, which we must pay even more attention to in order to avoid the effects, from severe to mild, from mild to none. However, if we are careless, natural disasters can cause harm to us.
