TMD updates track of tropical storm Matmo, no threat to Thailand
The Thai Meteorological Department reports tropical storm Matmo, the 21st of the year, is strengthening in the western Pacific but poses no threat to Thailand.
The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) on Thursday provided an update on the path of tropical cyclones in the Pacific Ocean. Earlier today, a tropical depression east of the Philippines intensified into Tropical Storm Matmo—the 21st storm of the year, named by the United States, meaning “heavy rain.”
The storm is moving northwest and is expected to pass over Luzon, Philippines, before entering the northern South China Sea during October 3-4. It is forecast to move toward Hainan Island and make landfall in southern China or northern Vietnam around October 6-7.
TMD confirmed that Matmo shows no signs of moving toward Thailand. The public is advised not to panic over current rumours and to follow official weather forecasts and announcements from the Department of Meteorology.
The department also noted that the situation is subject to change and that the information should be used as a guideline for monitoring and preparedness, helping to prevent unnecessary alarm over circulating rumours.
