Chi Kraeng sits in Cambodia’s Mekong-Tonle Sap basin, the low-lying heart of the country where the wet season runs from roughly May through October and the Tonle Sap Lake’s famous seasonal flood pulse, in which the Tonle Sap River reverses direction each year, drives much of the region’s flooding.
In Siem Reap province near the Tonle Sap Lake, the district experiences some of the most direct effects of the lake’s seasonal rise and fall. Major Mekong flood years, including 2000, 2011, and 2013, showed how a wet monsoon season upstream can raise water levels across this entire basin for weeks at a time, and Cambodia’s Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology uses radar alongside river gauges to track both direct rainfall and the river system’s slower, larger rises. Learn more: Flash Flood Warning Signs on Radar · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Chi Kraeng right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Chi Kraeng, Siem Reap in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Chi Kraeng, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Chi Kraeng rain radar update?
The radar refreshes continuously, typically every few minutes, so the map reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast. Press play to animate the most recent frames.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Chi Kraeng?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over Siem Reap are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Chi Kraeng or pass by.
Is this Chi Kraeng rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.