SANDAKAN: Residents at several coastal areas here are reminded to remain vigilant during tomorrow night’s Supermoon phenomenon, which brings with it the possibility of king tides.
The full moon, which will be larger than usual, is likely to have greater gravitational pull that may trigger super high tides, leading to floods.
District Civil Defence chief Ahmad Roslan said warnings on the phenomenon have been issued to about 10,000 people at water villages in the Sim-Sim, Tinusa and Karamunting areas.
Other districts which may be affected include islands at Libaran, Sukau, Sekong and Gum-Gum areas.
"Waves could reach between 2.28 and 2.53 meters from 5pm until 9pm today and tomorrow.
"There will be 20 Civil Defence personnel and police on standby for evacuation if necessary," Ahmad said, adding that the public should avoid going to the seaside for safety purposes.