PHNOM PENH– Cambodia’s Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MWRM), yesterday predicted, light-to-heavy rainfall across the country this week, that could result in flash floods in eight provinces.

From today, Aug 15 to Aug 19, the kingdom will be affected by a low-pressure system out of India, as well as, the moderate south-west monsoon, the MWRM said in a statement, citing its weather forecast.

“Some provinces, which have already received moderate-to-heavy rainfall in the past, will be at risk of rainwater flooding,” the MWRM said.

The provinces facing flash floods are Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng, Kratie, Tboung Khmum, Kampong Cham and Oddar Meanchey, it added.

The MWRM advised the public to be extra vigilant, during the above-mentioned period, in order to avoid any possible danger and property damage.

Floods usually hit the nation between Aug and Oct. Last year, flash floods claimed 11 lives and forced the evacuations of 172,297 others, according to a National Committee for Disaster Management’s report.

Source: NAM NEWS NETWORK