The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology urged the public, especially people travelling by land and water, to remain highly vigilant as Storm No. 21, Matmo (T2521), was expected to continue influencing Cambodia from October 2 to 10, bringing rain, thunderstorms and gusts.
In an October 2 notice, the ministry said a low-pressure system in the South China Sea had developed into Storm No. 21, Matmo (T2521), influencing the southwest monsoon over the Andaman Sea, the gulf, the Mekong basin, the South China Sea and Cambodia. However, the storm’s track was not expected to have a strong impact on Cambodia.
The ministry said lowland areas, including Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Pursat, Kampong Chhnang, Siem Reap, Kampong Thom, Kampong Cham, Tboung Khmum, Prey Veng, Kandal, Takeo, Svay Rieng and Phnom Penh, could see increased rainfall, strong winds, thunderstorms and gusts covering 40% of the area.
Highland areas, including Kampong Speu, Pailin, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Kratie, Stung Treng, Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, the Dangrek Mountains and the Cardamom Mountains, could experience increased rainfall, strong winds, thunderstorms and gusts covering 35% of the area. Coastal areas, including Koh Kong, Sihanoukville, Kampot, Kep and the Bokor range, could experience the same conditions covering 25% of the area. Sea waves would be higher than normal, at approximately 0.50 to 1.75 metres.
Based on the forecast, the ministry called for heightened public vigilance, particularly among people travelling by land and water. It would continue monitoring and analysing weather conditions and issue further updates if conditions changed.
Sihanoukville Provincial Television. By: ង៉ែត ពិសាន្ត
