GEORGE TOWN: Penangites residing in coastal areas or near rivers are urged to remain vigilant as the state is expected to experience a high tide phenomenon from Oct 18 to 21, said state Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) director Datuk Mohd Nazri Yasmin.
Based on the tide tables, he said the highest tide level in Penang’s coast was projected to reach between 2.8m and 3.1m CD (chart datum), with peak times occurring between midnight and early morning.
“The combination of heavy rainfall in a short period and high tide poses a significant risk to coastal areas and major rivers in Penang.
“If heavy rain coincides with high tide and a storm, there could be rapid rise in the water levels of main rivers, which could lead to flooding,” he told Bernama.
Mohd Nazri advised residents living near the coast or main rivers to stay alert, as the risk of flooding was significantly heightened during high tide.
He added that, as a precautionary measure to prevent property damage and casualties, the department has installed flood warning stations in high-risk areas through Phase 2 of the National Flood Forecasting and Warning Programme (PRAB).
