VIENTIANE (Xinhua): The Lao weather bureau has issued a nationwide warning for continued rainfall as tropical storm Matmo approaches, urging the public to stay alert and prepare for potential flooding and landslides.
The storm is moving west-northwest at a speed of 20 km per hour and is expected to cross the Philippines before entering Laos.
The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology on Friday forecast thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rainfall in various parts of the country from Oct 3 to 7.
Officials are urging all communities and local authorities to remain alert and take precautionary measures as prolonged heavy rainfall may trigger landslides, flash floods, and urban flooding in several areas.
Several provinces in Laos are experiencing widespread flooding due to continuous rainfall. With rising river levels and saturated ground conditions following previous storms, the risk of further flooding remains high. - Xinhua
