SHAH ALAM, Nov 6 — Exceptionally high tides, with sea levels expected to reach up to 5.2 metres, are forecast in Port Klang from tomorrow until Wednesday.
The Klang District Disaster Management Committee said the highest level is expected to be recorded at 5.02 am on November 8 (Sunday), placing it within the warning category.
According to the schedule released by the committee, sea levels are forecast to reach 5.1 metres on November 7 (tomorrow) and November 9 (Monday), at 4.23 am and 5.37 am, respectively.
The same level is expected at 6.08 am on November 10 (Tuesday), before dropping to 5.0 metres at 6.37 am on November 11 (Wednesday).
Under Port Klang's sea level classification, readings between 5.0 and 5.3 metres fall within the warning category, while levels of 5.4 to 5.5 metres are classified as dangerous.
Thunderstorms and rain are also forecast across the Klang district during the same period, particularly in the afternoons and evenings.
"On November 7 and 8, thunderstorms are expected in several areas in the afternoon, followed by rain in several areas at night.
"From November 9 to 11, thunderstorms in the afternoon and rain at night are forecast across most areas," the committee said.
The public is therefore advised to remain prepared and alert to their surroundings, particularly during the exceptionally high tides.
In the event of an emergency, members of the public can contact 999 or the Klang District Disaster Operations Centre at 03-3382 9292.
