By Selangor Journal Team
SHAH ALAM, Nov 27 — Residents in Klang have been advised to be on high alert for possible flooding as a result of a high tide phenomenon that is expected to persist from November 25 to December 1.
In a brief statement uploaded on the Klang District and Land Office’s Facebook page on Saturday, the Klang District Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) said residents there can expect sea water levels to go as high as 5.2 metre today.
An infographic shared in the post noted that this reading is expected to improve slightly over the course of the next few days, with a maximum water level of 5.1m tomorrow, 5m (Wednesday), 4.8m (Thursday), and 4.6m (Friday).
The sea water levels for last Saturday and Sunday were respectively projected to be at 5.1m and 5.2m.
“In view of this, the Klang DDMC reminds all Klang residents to always be aware and vigilant of the current environmental conditions.
“The public is also advised to be updated with the latest weather conditions and directives issued by the relevant government agencies.
Previously on November 7, the Meteorological Department had said that four to six episodes of heavy rain are predicted during the northeast monsoon season, which is expected from November 11 until March 2024.
It warned that continuous rain may result in flooding in low-lying and flood-risk areas.
Several locations nationwide, including in Selangor, have already reported incidents of flooding over the past couple of weeks.
As of this morning, 83 victims from 29 families in Selangor remained displaced and were seeking shelter at temporary relief centres.
