Mekong river monitoring and forecasting
Our Mission
Promote and coordinate sustainable management and development of water and related resources for the mutual benefits of the lower Mekong countries and the people’s well-being.
Our Topics
The MRC supports a basin-wide planning process based on principles of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM). We provide a wide array of advisory and technical assistance to help the lower Mekong countries promote sustainability in major areas of development..
Our Functions
The MRC Functions are designed to help the lower Mekong countries build consensus around solutions that ensure a sustainable future for the Mekong and its people through basin monitoring, assessment, data and information sharing, and dialogue and cooperation.
Publications
The MRC provides scientific analysis and advice for the lower Mekong countries and various stakeholders and interested parties to sustainably manage and develop the Lower Mekong River Basin.
Explore our data-rich research, analysis, toolkits, guidelines and other resources on water resources management and development topics.
Data & Information
Data and information are key to sustainable water resources management. The MRC has a long history of data collection and analysis about the heath and conditions of the Mekong River, with some data over 100 years. The interactive dashboards assemble and visualise more than 10,000 datasets covering historic and current assessment covering hydrology, sediment, water quality, fisheries, ecological health, climate change, and flood and drought.
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On 3 December 2024, representatives from four Member Countries gathered in Hanoi for a workshop focus on the Xekong Downstream (Site A) Hydropower Project, which served as…
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Mekong River Commission
Meeting the needs, keeping the balance
A world class, financially secure, International River Basin Organisation serving the Mekong
countries to achieve the basin Vision.
The MRC envisions a prosperous Mekong River Basin while sustaining
efforts to ensure sustainable development and management of the Mekong’s water
resources.
Promote and coordinate sustainable management and development of
water and related resources for the mutual benefits of the lower Mekong countries and the
people's well-being.
🤝On 3 February 2026, the Mekong River Commission Secretariat (MRCS) met with H.E. Mel Barlow, United Kingdom Ambassador to the Lao PDR, together with the UK delegation, for a kick-off meeting marking the UK’s additional support for the Mekong River Commission (MRC)’s water quality work in the Lower Mekong Basin.
The UK’s additional support will help advance the MRC’s work on water quality, including the Preliminary Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination Status in the Lower Mekong River Basin, responding to emerging concerns that may have potential transboundary implications.
The meeting underscored the importance of stronger regional cooperation and a solid scientific evidence base to inform decision-making—so Member Countries can assess risks, agree on priorities, and take coordinated action where needed.
MRCS CEO Busadee Santipitaks emphasized that protecting water quality is essential to safeguarding people and livelihoods across the Basin—especially communities that rely on the river for drinking water, fisheries, agriculture, and daily household use—while recognizing the value of sustained partnership and practical cooperation.
With this additional support, MRCS will work closely with Member Countries and relevant national agencies through targeted monitoring, review of available national data, technical analysis and interpretation, and consultations to ensure the assessment is evidence-based and regionally coordinated.
The assessment will strengthen understanding of the situation, help identify potential hotspots, and support the prioritization of appropriate response measures and future studies—providing a clearer basis for follow-up interventions and continued cooperation on water quality across the Lower Mekong Basin. 🌏
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ℹ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐤𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝗧𝗩 𝗼𝗻 𝟬𝟯 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
(Please click on the [cc] block to access captions in Khmer, Thai and Vietnamese)
☀️𝗗𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁:
Mild drought condition is expected in some areas, including:
🇱🇦 Lao PDR: Vientiane, Bolikhamxay, Khammouane, Champasak, and Attapeu
🇹🇭 Thailand: Nakhon Phanom, Si Sa Ket, Sa Kaeo, Surin, and Ubon Ratchathani
🇰🇭 Cambodia: Preah Vihear, Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey, Battambang, Pursat, Kampong Speu, Kampong Cham, Kampong Thom, Stung Treng, and Ratanakiri
💧𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
⬇️Water levels along the Mekong mainstream from Chiang Saen to Chiang Khan, and from Khong Chiam downstream, are forecast to decrease slightly by about 0.1 to 0.2 metres.
✅Water levels this week are not expected to cause any impact on the daily activities of people living along the mainstream.
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Today, the MRC Secretariat welcomed a group of students from the Faculty of Political Science, Ubon Ratchathani University, for a visit to its headquarters.
The visit offered a valuable opportunity for the students to gain first-hand insights into the important roles and contributions of the MRC in promoting a prosperous, sustainable, and resilient Mekong River Basin through regional cooperation and innovation.
This experience is particularly meaningful for the students as Ubon Ratchathani is located along the Mekong mainstream. It is an integral part of the Lower Mekong Basin, where communities are closely connected through shared water resources, ecosystems, cultures, and livelihoods. This shared river system highlights the importance of working together across the wider Mekong Basin community to ensure balanced and sustainable development for all.
We look forward to inspiring the next generation to engage in regional cooperation for the shared future of the Mekong. 🌱🌊🌏
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