The Laos 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, bringing thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rainfall to various parts of the country from October 3 to 7, reports said today.
Officials are urging all communities and local authorities to remain alert and take precautionary measures. Several provinces in Laos are experiencing widespread flooding due to continuous rainfall, with river levels still rising and saturated ground conditions following previous storms. The risk of further flooding remains high. Matmo, locally known as Paolo, was the 16th tropical cyclone to hit the Philippines this year.
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