The government ordered southern governors and the Fourth Army Area to prepare for possible flooding after the Meteorological Department forecast heavy rain on Oct 5–7 and Oct 11–13, with flash floods and runoff from mountains possible. Officials are also reviewing the central-region flood-risk map, which will go to provincial authorities. If your business or stock is in the south, check stock storage, delivery routes and staff safety before the 11–13 Oct window, and follow official warnings.