Cambodia PM calls for actions before arrival of tropical storm Gaemi

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen publicly warned on Friday that tropical storm Gaemi would arrive in the country's northeastern and northern provinces on Sunday night and called for measures to cope with possible dangers and damage. The premier said in a statement that the storm will arrive at the coast of Vietnam on Oct. 7 in the morning and travel to Cambodia's Rattanakiri and Stung Treng provinces that night before blowing through Preah Vihear province in the morning of Oct. 8 with a slower speed. He said that the situation and journey of storm Gaemi would impact the whole of Cambodia during Oct. 7-9, especially northeastern and northern provinces. "These provinces will suffer from winds and strong rains that could cause flash floods," he said. He also warned that at the coastal areas, sea waves will be as high as three meters. The premier advised ministries, related institutions, and local authorities, especially in the above mentioned provinces, to be on high alert and instructed them to take measures in advance to minimize possible dangers and damage.