Klang high tide warning runs until 11 November

A Klang high tide warning is in force from Saturday, 7 November, to 11 November. Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) says Port Klang is forecast to reach 5.2m.

The warning comes as flash floods keep hitting parts of the Klang Valley, The Edge Malaysia reported.

Klang mayor Datuk Abd Hamid Hussain issued the statement on Friday. The tide and weather forecasts came from the Klang District Disaster Management Committee. Overall, here is when the tide peaks, which areas to watch and what residents should do.

When the tide peaks

The highest tide is expected at 5.02am on Sunday, 8 November. That puts it in the warning category. Readings of 5.0m to 5.3m fall in that band.

Readings of 5.4m to 5.5m count as the danger category. These bands follow Port Klang’s water level indicators.

Thunderstorms are expected in several areas on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. In addition, some areas may see rain at night.

Therefore, the tide and the rain could meet in low-lying areas.

A high tide can push seawater up rivers and drains. As a result, rainwater has nowhere to go, and low land floods faster. That is why the council is watching the tide and the rain together.

Areas to watch

The council is paying close attention to several flood-prone areas. They are the Bukit Raja intersection, Taman Mutiara Bukit Raja and Taman Melawis.

Kampung Bukit Kapar, Taman Meru Indah and Taman Seri Kerayong are also on the list. So are Taman Daya Maju and Jalan Haji Salleh in Pekan Meru.

High floodwater already covered Jalan Iskandar in Bukit Kapar on Friday. Meanwhile, other parts of Selangor have flooded in recent days. For example, Saujana Utama and Puncak Alam had flash floods after heavy rain.

Drivers should also take care on the roads in these areas. Avoid flooded stretches, and turn back if the water looks deep. No road closures were mentioned in the statement.

What residents should do

The council urges residents to follow weather updates and official announcements. They should avoid high-risk areas during heavy rain and high tides.

The mayor also advised people to keep important documents and valuables in a safe place. Vehicles should be moved to higher ground, and families should have enough emergency supplies.

Fallen trees are another risk. A police report must first be lodged before any damage claim is sent for review. The council received 83 disaster-related complaints over two days from Wednesday. Of these, 62 were resolved, 16 were being handled and five needed special help.

The council says it is upgrading drains, installing flap gates, repairing discharge pipes and maintaining retention ponds. Its rapid response squad and other departments remain on high alert. Likewise, the wider flood picture is still changing, as flood evacuees have passed 1,300.

In short, the Klang high tide warning lasts five days, and the peak comes early on Sunday. Because the warning runs to 11 November, residents should stay alert beyond the peak. Moreover, they should check the council’s official channels for updates and prepare now if they live in the listed areas.

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