Klang residents advised to be on alert


Knee-deep: Only a section of Jalan Syahbandar outside the South Port Terminal in Port Klang was affected by the high tide. — KK SHAM/ The Star

PETALING JAYA: The high-tide phenomenon in Klang caused water to encroach on a section of Jalan Shahbandar near the South Port ferry terminal.At around 6am yesterday, the water level was below knee height and lasted for two hours before receding completely.

Police and the Survey and Mapping Department were present at the site to monitor the situation.

The National Hydrographic Centre had earlier forecast that peak tides between yesterday and Sunday could reach up to 5.8m, potentially causing flooding in coastal areas, especially when combined with heavy rainfall.

Specific areas in Port Klang known to be susceptible to flooding during high tides include North Port, South Port, West Port, Jalan Syahbandar (Foreshore Road), Sungai Sireh, Telok Gong, Pulau Indah, Tanjung Harapan and Bagan Hailam.

Authorities had advised residents in these coastal areas to remain alert, especially those in low-lying areas.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Welfare Dept to take custody of baby who tested positive for drugs
Scammers shifting to RCS, iMessage to spread phishing URLs, says MCMC
Putrajaya to prevent future disputes over Sabah blue economy
Anwar to attend Annual Leaders' Consultation during two-day working visit to Brunei
Driver killed after lorry crashes into drain near Ayer Hitam school
Melaka BN being courted like a 'maiden' ahead of state polls, says Ab Rauf
Anwar to make important announcements on Aug 30, Sept 16
Kedah MB's ex-political secretary ordered to enter defence in bribery case
Ex-1MDB CEO doesn't know why allegations in separate suit changed, court hears
SC wins suit, five individuals ordered to pay RM103.75mil

Others Also Read