UNICEF Cambodia Situation Report No.1 (El Nino 2026-2027 Preparedness), October 2026

Country: Cambodia Source: UN Children's Fund Please refer to the attached file. Highlights The World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) September 2026 update indicated a near-100% likelihood that El Niño would persist through February 2027. Its October update highlighted that the event was intensifying and expected to peak around December. [1, 2] Cambodia’s potential El Niño risk window is expected to come late 2026 to mid-2027 (FAO, WFP). The regional outlook indicates an increased likelihood of below-normal rainfall in parts of eastern Mainland Southeast Asia, and above-normal temperatures