PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has issued a warning for possible natural events as Typhoon Talim is set to impact Cambodia from July 19 to 25.
China and Vietnam are also bracing for the typhoon, having evacuated thousands already.
The ministry expects that the impact of Talim, coupled with the southwest monsoon, will be moderate to severe.
In addition, the eastern Pacific Ocean reports an active low pressure which could escalate into another typhoon.
This combination is predicted to bring light to moderate rainfall with thunder and gusts in the central lowlands and upland regions.
Coastal areas might experience moderate to heavy rain, strong winds, and high waves.
“Everyone should be extra careful of these natural phenomena that can occur,” warned the ministry.
Kep provincial governor Som Piseth highlighted the province’s vulnerability due to its coastal location.
Authorities are cautioning fishermen and tourists against fishing and unnecessary water travel.
“Our authorities are ready to provide first aid and deploy forces at target destinations, as Kep is a tourist province. We need to protect our tourists,” Piseth said, also noting the impacts of previous natural disasters on the province’s infrastructure.
While there have been no reports of damage from the current typhoon, a small region in Kep was previously flooded, affecting roadways and drainage systems.
As per BBC reports, Typhoon Talim has already hit Guangdong province in China, leading to the evacuation of nearly 230,000 people.
In Vietnam, around 30,000 residents were moved from the coastal provinces of Quang Ninh and Hai Phong, projected to bear the brunt of the typhoon.
