Excessive tide phenomenon: Greater than 20 areas in T’ganu vulnerable to floods

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KUALA NERUS (Bernama): The Terengganu Civil Defence Drive has recognized greater than 20 areas in seven districts which are vulnerable to floods because of the excessive tide phenomenon which is anticipated to happen from early this month till the top of December.

Its director Lieutenant Colonel (PA) Mohd Rosman Abdullah mentioned among the many areas are Kampung Kuala Ibai in Kuala Terengganu; Kuala Besut and Kampung Pengkalan Atap (Besut); Kampung Seberang Pintasan (Dungun); Kampung Baru Kemasik (Kemaman); and Rusila (Marang).

“Primarily based on the data we obtained from the Drainage and Irrigation Division, the excessive tide phenomenon is anticipated to happen from Nov 5 to 13 and Nov 18 to Dec 28 with waves as much as 2.4m to 2.9m. The phenomenon might lead to floods in the event that they happen together with steady heavy rains.

“As such, Civil Defence, along with different companies such because the Hearth and Rescue Division, will monitor the state of affairs usually to make sure all residents within the areas are at all times in a secure situation,” he mentioned when inspecting the excessive tide phenomenon at Pantai Seberang Takir, right here on Friday (Nov 5) evening.

In the meantime, Rosman reminded the general public to keep away from going to the seashores to see the massive waves as they may endanger their security.

On Nov 1, the Malaysian Meteorological Division, in an announcement, mentioned heavy downpours are anticipated to happen in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Johor from November till early January 2022 because of the North-East Monsoon, which began on Nov 3. – Bernama



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