Tropical Storm 'Dolphin' Continues to Affect Cambodia with Rain and Strong Winds Forecast

The influence of tropical storm 'Dolphin' (T2613) continues to affect several provinces and regions across the Kingdom of Cambodia. According to the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, as of August 3rd, the storm is impacting the southwest monsoon blowing over the Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, South China Sea, Mekong River Basin, Cambodian Sea, and the entire Kingdom. However, Cambodia is not directly in the path of storm 'Dolphin'. This weather pattern is expected to result in temperatures ranging from a minimum of 25°C to a maximum of 36°C in the plains, with winds from the southwest and northeast averaging 3 meters per second. Provinces such as Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Poipet, Kampong Chhnang, Siem Reap, Kampong Thom, Kampong Cham, Tbong Khmum, Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, Takeo, Kampot, and Phnom Penh capital are likely to experience rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds with a 50% probability. In the plateau regions, minimum temperatures will be around 24°C and maximums 35°C, with winds from the southwest and west averaging 4 meters per second. Areas like Oddar Meanchey, Pailin, Preah Vihear, Kratie, Stung Treng, Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, the Dangrek Mountains, and the Cardamom Mountains may experience rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds with a 30% probability. Along the coast, minimum temperatures are forecast at 25°C and maximums at 35°C, with winds from the southwest and southeast averaging 2 meters per second. Koh Kong, Preah Sihanouk, Kampot, Kep, and the Bokor Mountain range could see rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds with a 40% probability, and sea waves are expected to range from an average minimum of 0.50 meters to a maximum of 1.75 meters. Source: Kampuchea Thmey Local