Three areas in Bagan Datoh affected by high tide phenomenon
Bernama
October 15, 2016 12:19 MYT
October 15, 2016 12:19 MYT
Security personnel and local residents working together to build fort sandbags in preparation for the high tide phenomenon at Jalan Kuala Sepetang, Matang, Taiping on Oct 14, 2016. - fotoBERNAMA
Three areas in Bagan Datoh district near here with hit by floods due to the high tide phenomenon early this morning, but no homes were affected.
The district's Disaster Management Committee chairman Datuk Hamzah Hussin said water overflowed in Bagan Lipas, Bagan Pasir and Kampung Kota at 4am. "However, the tide receded after dawn," he told Bernama.
Meanwhile, there were no flooding incidents in Kerian and Taiping districts although they were hit by heavy rainfall early this morning.
According to Kerian Flood Committee chairman Mohd Sabli Bakri, he said although the phenomenon occurred today, there were no strong winds and due to that the tide receded quickly.
The high tide phenomenon is expected to hit several states including Perak starting today until next Friday. -- BERNAMA