Sihanoukville (FN), August 17 - Choun Narin, Preah Sihanouk provincial police chief, warned of increased flooding along National Road 3 and 4 due to torrential rains.

He added that traffic is flowing normally and that local authorities have been stationed in affected areas to provide assistance to residents, especially children and the elderly.

Cambodia will continue to be battered by a low pressure front originating from the South China Sea.

Thunderstorms are likely to continue in some provinces from August 17 to 20, according to the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology on Wednesday.

Citizens should be aware of their surroundings, as lightning is also expected to accompany the rainfall.

The plains, highlands and coastal areas are cloudy, causing a moderate to high rainfall with thunderstorms and high tide waves.
=FRESH NEWS