The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has issued a status announcement on Tropical Storm Cempaka, which will affect weather in Cambodia from Saturday to Sunday.

The storm developed from a low-pressure area over the western Pacific Ocean and affected the northeast monsoon regime. However, Cambodia is not in the cyclone’s direct path.

In lowland areas of Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Pursat, Kampong Chhnang, Siem Reap, Kampong Thom, Kampong Cham, Tbong Khmum, Prey Veng, Kandal, Takeo, Svay Rieng provinces and Phnom Penh, rain and thunderstorms with gusty winds will cover 20% ​​of the area.

In highland areas comprising Kampong Speu, Pailin, Oddar Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Kratie, Stung Treng, Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri provinces, and the Dangrek and Cardamom mountain ranges, rain and thunderstorms with gusty winds will cover 15% of the area.

Coastal areas, comprising Koh Kong, Sihanoukville, Kampot, Kep provinces, and the Bokor Mountain range, will see rain and thunderstorms with gusty winds covering 40% of the area, with strong waves with a minimum height of 0.50 metres and a maximum height of 1.75 metres.

The ministry warns the public to be extremely cautious during inclement weather conditions, especially when travelling by land or sea.

The ministry will continue to monitor and analyse weather conditions and provide updates on changes.