JOHOR BARU: The Johor government has urged residents in 12 coastal areas to take precaution during the forecasted high tide this mid-October.
Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Ayub Rahmat said the state branch of the Malaysian Meteorological Department revealed a possibility of water levels reaching 3.9m-high in certain areas between Oct 16 to 20.
He said flooding could occur if there were thunderstorms and strong winds at the same time. He said the high tide was brought by the perigee, in which the moon is closest to the earth.
"If there are thunderstorms and strong winds during that period, it could cause coastal areas in Johor to be flooded.
"I advise residents in coastal areas to take precaution, to be careful and to keep themselves updated with weather changes.
"Recreational activities at coastal areas should be avoided during that period," said Ayub in a statement.
He said the areas expected to experience high tide included Johor Baru's coastal area, which may record water levels of up to 3.9m.
The other areas are Tanjung Langsat (up to 3.5m), Tanjung Pelepas (up to 3.5m), Pasir Gudang (up to 3.5m), Tanjung Pelepas (up to 3.5m), Pasir Gudang (up to 3.5m), Pulau Pisang (up to 3.5m), Endau coastal area ( up to 3.4m), Sungai Belungkor (up to 3.3m), Kuala Batu Pahat (up to 3.2m), Mersing (up to 3.2m), and Tanjung Sedili (below 3m).