Phnom Penh (FN), July 25 - Mekong River Commission (MRC) issued a press release Tuesday to inform the public that the Mekong River’s water levels have increased rapidly during the period of July 15 – 24, with a rise of over three meters in some stations along the mainstream. But they are not at the alarm level yet.

"In Cambodia, three water monitoring stations in Stung Treng, Kratie and Kampong Cham all indicated an increase. Water levels in Stung Treng had risen from 7.68 meters on 18 July to 9.25 meters on 25 July, while in Kratie, the water levels had jumped from 7.68 meters to 9.25 meters over the same period. In Kampong Cham, there was an increase of slightly over two meters (10.51 meters – 12.56 meters). These stations may reach their flood warning levels next week, when water levels in Stung Treng reach 12 meters, in Kratie 23 meters and in Kampong Cham 16.2 meters," according to MRC.

Read full press release below:
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