Five-day high tide phenomenon expected in Klang from Saturday

KUALA LUMPUR: Klang residents have been asked to remain vigilant as a five-day high tide phenomenon is expected to begin this Saturday, with sea levels at Port Klang forecast to reach 5.2 metres.

The Klang Disaster Management Committee said the phenomenon was expected to last from Nov 7 to 11, with the highest tide forecast at 5.02am on Sunday, reaching the warning level.

Under the Port Klang water-level indicators, readings of between 5.0 and 5.3 metres are classified as warning level, while readings of 5.4 to 5.5 metres are considered dangerous

The sea level is forecast to reach 5.1 metres at 4.23am on Saturday before rising to 5.2 metres at 5.02am on Sunday.

It is then expected to reach 5.1 metres at 5.37am on Monday and 6.08am on Tuesday, before dropping to 5.0 metres at 6.37am on Wednesday.

Afternoon high tides are forecast to range between 4.0 and 4.8 metres throughout the period, with peak readings expected between 4.53pm on Saturday and 7.02pm on Wednesday.

The weather forecast also indicates thunderstorms in several areas on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, followed by rain in some places at night.

From Monday to Wednesday, thunderstorms are expected in most areas in the afternoons, while rain is forecast in many areas at night.

The committee urged residents to make the necessary preparations and remain alert to their surroundings throughout the period.

The sea-level and weather forecasts are based on information from the Malaysian Meteorological Department and the National Hydrographic Centre.

Members of the public can call the emergency hotline at 999 or the Klang Disaster Operations Centre at 03-3382 9292 in the event of an emergency.