SHAH ALAM: The situation in the coastal areas in five districts in Selangor was still under control with no report of a spill over of the sea water as a result of the high tide phenomenon yesterday.
The Selangor Disaster Management Unit said in a statement that the bund set up along the affected coastal areas was strong and in good condition.
According to the statement, the peak of the high tide phenomenon along the coastal areas in Selangor was recorded at Port Klang at 5.4 metres at 6.25 am, but the situation was still under control.
“Heavy rain also caused flash floods in Jalan Jepun and in Kampung Delek in the Klang district, but the water receded after the water lock was opened,” it said.
Klang, Kuala Langat, Sepang, Kuala Selangor and Sabak Bernam are now placed on high-level to brace possible floods due to the high phenomenon, especially if there are strong winds and heavy rain.
The first wave of high tide was expected to begin yesterday until Sept 12 along the coastal areas in Selangor, with the sea level reaching 5.4 metres. No evacuation centre is opened as of 9 am yesterday, it said. – Bernama
