High tide waters at the entrance of fishermen houses at Bagan Hailam in Port Klang that is close to the Sungai Klang river mouth.
PORT KLANG: Fishermen along the coast breathed a sigh of relief as the high tide at 5.07am on Friday (Nov 15) passed without any incidents.
The wave crest hit the shore, causing sea water to slosh onto bunds and into scupper drains, with low-lying areas experiencing ankle-deep inundation.
Port Klang Fire and Rescue Station senior officer Mohd Razee Mohd Ja’far reported that the tide rose to a forecasted maximum of 5.5m, but coastal waters remained calm with no thunderstorms.
In Bagan Hailam, about 25 minutes from Klang town, water levels remained below knee-deep in areas like Jalan Bagan Hailam, Jalan Syahbandar, and Persiaran Raja Muda Musa, with waters receding quickly.
"Our 15 men on standby noted that despite the waves, the high tide was under control, with no floods or damage to bunds," Mohd Razee said.
High-risk areas such as Telok Gong, Royal Selangor Yacht Club, South Port Terminal, and Pulau Ketam were closely monitored.
Fisherman Wu Qian, 53, said he would not go out to sea until Sunday (Nov 17) due to potential rain and thunderstorms.
Residents in Bagan Hailam reported ankle-deep water outside homes, but no flooding.
Wong Wun Yin, a mother of two, noted her children missed school due to the high tide.
Members of the Klang District Civil Defence, Klang Public Works Department, and Klang Royal City Council’s Swift Action Squad monitored the situation in Bagan Hailam and South Port Passenger Terminal.
The National Hydrographic Centre forecasts peak tides of 5.5m with rain at 5.50am on Saturday (Nov 16), and 5.4m at 6.29am on Sunday (Nov 17) along Selangor’s coast.
Malaysia is currently experiencing the Northeast Monsoon.
Sabak Bernam Fire and Rescue Station chief Samsol Maarif Saibani reported that reconstructed bunds withstood the high tide in Sungai Besar, ensuring water-tightness and structural integrity.
"High tide waters rose to 5.5m but no rain occurred, keeping the situation under control," he added.
