Cambodia is forecast to experience rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds from October 13 to 15 as Typhoon Koguma influences the southwest monsoon. Coastal areas could see rainfall covering up to 50 percent of the area, according to the weather forecast.

Although Cambodia is not in the typhoon’s direct path, the weather system is expected to affect the country’s lowland, highland and coastal regions.

The forecast for October 13 to 15 is as follows:

1. Lowland areas
Temperatures are expected to range from a minimum average of 25°C to a maximum average of 33°C, with southwesterly and northwesterly winds averaging 4 metres per second.

Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Pursat, Kampong Chhnang, Siem Reap, Kampong Thom, Kampong Cham, Tbong Khmum, Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, Takeo, Kandal and Phnom Penh may experience rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, with rainfall expected to affect 30 percent of the area.

2. Highland areas
Temperatures are expected to range from a minimum average of 24°C to a maximum average of 31°C, with southwesterly and westerly winds averaging 5 metres per second.

Kampong Speu, Pailin, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Kratie, Stung Treng, Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, the Dangrek mountain range and the Cardamom Mountains may experience rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, with rainfall expected to affect 40 percent of the area.

3. Coastal areas
Temperatures are expected to range from a minimum average of 25°C to a maximum average of 34°C, with southwesterly and southeasterly winds averaging 4 metres per second.

Koh Kong, Preah Sihanouk, Kampot, Kep and the Bokor mountain range may experience rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, with rainfall expected to affect 50 percent of the area.

Sea waves are expected to reach average heights of between 0.50 and 1.75 metres.