Reports

Agenda: Introductory/opening remarks – HRF co-chairs and UN Resident Coordinator (15 mins) HRF’s achievement and reflection in 2021 – HRF secretariat (15 mins) Sector-wise reflection in 2021 and work plan for 2022 – Sector co-leads (10 mins each *…

1. Background Prior to the COVID-19 crisis, Cambodia had been making great strides in GDP growth and poverty reduction over the previous two decades. However, many Cambodians remain economically vulnerable and the Government recognizes that more extensive…

Heavy rain has been affecting central-southern Cambodia (particularly the area of the capital Phnom Penh) since 25 October, causing river overflow (in particular the Prek Tnaot River) and triggering floods that have resulted in damage. The ASEAN…

FLOOD SITUATION OVERVIEW Since September, Cambodia has experienced heavy rainfall across much of the country. As of 22 October, about 28,468 households in 5 provinces are reported to be affected by flash floods and river floods. In…

FLOOD SITUATION OVERVIEW Since 1 September, Cambodia has experienced heavy rainfall across much of the country. As of 29 September, about 19,193 households in 3 provinces are reported to be affected by flash floods. In these areas,…

AFFECTED AREA/S Kâmpóng Spœ DESCRIPTION Cambodia: Evacuation of 45 families living within dam in Kampong Speu The O’Kon Trom Dam in Kampong Speu province has been filling higher than usual causing 45 families who had built their homes inside the…

Heavy rain has been occurring in northwestern Cambodia (particularly Banteay Meanchey Province) over the past few days, causing floods and leading to casualties and damage. According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), 500 people have been…

Executive Summary On the 14th of April 2021, Prime Minister Hun Sen announced1 a two-week lockdown of Phnom Penh. This lockdown came after two months of a slow but steady increase in the number of COVID-19 cases…

Severe weather, including heavy rain, strong wind and thunderstorms, has been affecting most of Cambodia over the past 48 hours, causing several severe weather-related incidents (in particular due to lightning and strong winds) that have resulted…

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have been affecting several parts of western and northwestern Cambodia since 16 April, causing floods and leading to casualties. The worst-hit Provinces are Oddar Meanchey, Battambang and Pursat. According to media reports, one…