High tide phenomenon and wetter weather expected over next few days


Wading through: Flood victim Mat Ali Ibrahim and his children making their way through the floodwaters using a sampan in Kampung Pinang Baru, Dungun.

PETALING JAYA: The floods which have ravaged the east coast and displaced tens of thousands of people are set to worsen with wetter weather predicted over the next few days.

The Meteorological Department expects the high tide phenomenon due to the new moon and perigee to exacerbate the situation.

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