Cambodia’s Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology forecasts continued rain, thunderstorms and gusts from September 16 to 22, covering about 40–60% of the respective regions. A low-pressure system in the South China Sea is affecting the Andaman Sea, Gulf of Thailand, Mekong basin and southwest monsoon.
Rainfall is forecast to cover about 55% of lowland areas, including Kampong Thom, Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Pursat, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Cham, Tboung Khmum, Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, Takeo, Kandal, Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.
Coverage is forecast at about 60% in highland areas, including Kampong Speu, Pailin, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Kratie, Stung Treng, Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, and the Dangrek and Cardamom mountain areas. Coastal coverage is forecast at about 40%, including Koh Kong, Preah Sihanouk, Kampot, Kep and Bokor. Waves are forecast to reach 0.50–1.75 metres.
Moderate to heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusts, is expected in most parts of the country this week.
Sihanoukville Provincial Television. By ង៉ែត ពិសាន្ត.
