Rapports

Highlights WFP in collaboration with UNICEF and FAO is finalizing an assessment of the medium and long term needs for the response to drought conditions in Cambodia as a result of El Niño. This includes a nationwide…

Last year, a team of eager HeroRATs arrived in Cambodia to support the Cambodian Mine Action Center (CMAC) demining teams and speed up demining operations in the country.. It was the first time the rats have…

Food Security Snapshot Increased rainfall relieve drought-affected areas Rice production in 2015 unchanged from 2014 level Exports of rice forecast to increase in 2016 Prolonged drought affected about 2.5 million people Increased rainfall relieve drought-affected areas Plantings of the main (wet) season…

Weather Patterns, General Behaviour of the Mekong River and Flood Situation General weather patterns During the week of 13th June to 20th June 2016, three weather bulletins were issued by the Department of Meteorology (DOM) of Cambodia. The…

Weather Patterns, General Behviour of the Mekong River and Flood Situation General weather patterns During the week of 20th June to 27th June 2016, three weather bulletins were issued by the Department of Meteorology (DOM) of Cambodia. The…

Weather Patterns, General Behaviour of the Mekong River and Flood Situation General weather patterns During the week of 06th June to 12th June 2016 four weather bulletins were issued by the Department of Meteorology (DOM) of Cambodia. The…

Executive summary Cambodia is a country prone to floods and droughts, but 2016 has proven to be the hottest year on record. The ongoing 2015 – 2016 El Niño event is causing severe drought in much of…

Background El Niño is an abnormal weather pattern caused when warm water from the western Pacific Ocean flows eastward. It results from variations in ocean temperatures in the Pacific around the equator and occurs on average every…

Highlights In April, Cambodia recorded its highest temperature. Coupled with low rainfall, it has seriously affected vegetation and crops. WFP is closely monitoring the water scarcity situation and mapping its impact, using data from a satellitebased drought monitoring and…

Every year during monsoon season, the Tonle Sap River reverses course, filling a vibrant freshwater lake close to Cambodia’s capital of Phnom Penh with rich sediments and abundant fish. Tourists frequent the area surrounding the river…