The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology is the government authority in Cambodia responsible for water resources management, meteorological services, and related environmental governance. Its regulatory scope covers policy development, institutional oversight, water use planning, hydrological and weather monitoring, resource management frameworks, and compliance measures supporting sustainable use, risk management, and public administration. This page serves as a central hub for tracking policy updates, regulatory developments, governance measures, and enforcement activities related to water resources, meteorology, oversight, and environmental regulation in Cambodia.
This update reports on the inspection led by Minister Thao Cheth of the recent collapse of the Mekong River weir in Kampong Cham City. It details the cause, extent of damage, and interim intervention measures, providing a lasting record of infrastructure challenges and government responses.
This update reports on the official completion assessments of hydraulic infrastructure projects including the restoration and repair of irrigation systems in Takeo and Koh Kong provinces, indicating their compliance with technical standards. The assessment highlights ongoing commitments to maintenance and improvements critical to long-term water resource management and socio-economic benefits.
This update reports on an official inspection and promotion of reservoir and water infrastructure management by a senior Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology official, covering key reservoirs in Banteay Meanchey and Oddar Meanchey. It provides important long-term reference data on reservoir capacities, infrastructure components, and coordination efforts supporting water use and agricultural irrigation.
A government meeting addressed the delimitation and land registration over 12 water reservoirs and springs in Svay Rieng province, including the allocation of 855 plots to residents. This update provides a basis for land management and water resource governance with long-term implications for territorial administration and land title clarity.
The briefing documents the site inspection led by the State Secretary on the ongoing construction of the Small Hong Stung Headworks and the National Water Resources Data Center in Kampong Speu Province. This update is valuable for long-term reference as it provides factual evidence of infrastructure development projects under the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, reflecting their operational status and management focus at this time.
This update documents official inspection and planning activities led by the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology in early 2026 to assess flood damage to hydraulic systems and prepare repairs in Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri provinces, reflecting key ongoing water resource infrastructure management initiatives.
This update reports on the official inspection of Dam No. 2 construction progress in Pursat Province, a major multi-purpose water infrastructure project funded entirely by the Royal Government of Cambodia. The briefing has long-term reference value due to the project's strategic role in regional water security, agriculture, and public water supply.
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology inspected progress on the reservoir dam construction project at Techo Sen Politechnic Institute in Takeo Province, reporting about 90% completion. The water resources and irrigation project includes a dam, culvert, and spillway to support daily water storage and irrigation.
MOWRAM reported that the Stung Touch drainage subproject under the Phnom Penh drainage and water diversion project is nearly 100% complete. The water resources project in Kampong Speu includes rehabilitation of a 51-kilometer stream and construction of a water control structure.
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology inspected water conditions, irrigation infrastructure, and meteorological and hydrological stations in Kratie province on 21–22 January 2026. The field review covered four irrigation systems supporting dry-season rice cultivation and included instructions on water conservation and reservoir management.
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