If you’re planning a trip to the coastal areas of Kuala Perlis, we suggest you hold on to that thought for a little bit.
Authorities have warned residents in the state’s coastal areas to be extra careful as the high tide phenomenon occurring in the state is expected to breach its highest level next week.
According to a report by Bernama, the phenomenon is expected to reach its highest level on October 18.
National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) deputy director-general Datuk Muhammad Yusoff Wazir told the news agency that the phenomenon would also very likely cause sea levels to rise up to 3.6 metres between Oct 17 and 19.
“The 2016 Malaysian Tide Schedule issued by the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) National Hydrographic Centre expects the highest tide to occur at 1.38 am on Oct 18, and it is hoped that the condition will not be worsened by the presence of strong winds.
“What’s important is that the residents must act swiftly upon receiving directives from the authorities, especially if the directive is for them to be evacuated to temporary relief centre,” he was quoted by the news agency as saying.
Last week, the Johor government has also urged residents in 12 coastal areas to take extra precaution as the high tide phenomenon will hit the state in mid-October.
