Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology on Tuesday, said Cambodia could face flash flooding in the capital Phnom Penh, and several other provinces from Sept. 8 to 14.
In a statement, the ministry said the kingdom would suffer from the impacts of depressions, southwest monsoon, and sea breeze that would cause moderate-to-heavy rains, thunderstorms, strong winds, and high sea waves.
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“Phnom Penh and the provinces of Battambang, Pursat, Kampong Thom, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Speu, Kandal and Svay Rieng may face rainwater flooding.
“Plus three other coastal provinces, Koh Kong, Preah Sihanouk and Kampot.’’
The statement advised the public to be extra vigilant during the period, to avoid any possible danger and property damage.
Floods usually hit the Southeast Asian nation from August and October.
In 2020, flash floods claimed 43 lives and forced evacuations of 47,580 others, according to a National Committee for Disaster Management report.
Source: Xinhua