Nadma warns of floods due to high-tide phenomenon

The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) has warned residents to brace for the high-tide phenomenon predicted to occur in several areas until Oct 13.

Nadma, an agency under the Prime Minister’s Department, said the National Hydrographic Centre predicted that the areas involved would include Kuala Muda in Kedah, Bagan Datuk in Perak, Port Klang in Selangor, as well as Batu Pahat and Pontian in Johor.

The phenomenon is caused by the gravitational pull exerted on the earth when the moon and sun are aligned, which is likely to cause an overflow of water on land and flooding in low-lying areas along the coast.

"Residents near coastal areas are advised to be more aware and alert when the phenomenon occurs," Nadma said on its Facebook page.

Those who require further information on the 2022 edition of the tide table can visit https://hydro.gov.my/ramalanpasangsurut.