Updated on 31 October 2019
The Situation:
Tropical Storm Matmo made landfall on central Vietnam Wednesday and is expected to
bring heavy rains primarily to Vietnam (4-8 inches possible) and possibly damaging wind
gusts before moving on to Cambodia, eastern Thailand and Laos late Thursday into Friday.
Possible Effects:
Heavy rainfall could lead to mudslides and flooding
Downed trees, hindering rescue/recovery efforts
Traffic delays
Cancelled, delayed, or rerouted flights
Power outages in homes and places of work
Mitigating Factors to Apply:
Monitor local news and weather media for updates
Allow extra time for travel
Avoid traveling through flooded areas
Keep extra bottled water in lodging
Keep electronics charged
Check with airline for possible flight delays or cancellations
Enroll in Safe Traveler Program from your preferred embassy to receive alerts
DISCLAIMER and Hold Harmless
Disclaimer: LSDS gathers information from multiple sources and offers insight and perspective to travelers. Sources cannot be validated for accuracy in every instance. Travelers assume all risk associated with their travel and are responsible for the decisions associated with travel and for their own safety. Users of this reference document agree, to hold harmless LSDS (LLC) its employees and clients associated with any risk or injury incurred during travel.
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