Residents fear for homes amid high tide

Safety measure: Work is underway to place stones next to a house affected by coastal erosion to prevent it from collapsing in Kampung Tanjung, Batu Rakit, Kuala Nerus. — Bernama

CHUKAI: Sixteen residents from five families in Kampung Geliga Baru spent an anxious night fearing for the safety of their homes after they were battered by powerful waves from the high tide and strong winds.

One of the homeowners, Ibrahim Zakaria, 67, shared that he and two other family members were forced to evacuate to the Balai Raya Geliga Pantai Temporary Relief Centre (PPS) after several sections of the walls and roof of their house were blown off during the storm on Saturday.