GEORGE TOWN, Oct 17 – With the high-tide phenomenon set to hit Penang from Friday, precautionary measures have been taken to limit the damage it can cause, the Star reported.
At the Esplanade, Penang Island City Council (MBPP) workers were seen placing sandbags between the concrete blocks of the seawall. One worker said it was meant to prevent seawater from breaching onto land during the phenomenon which is expected to last until Monday.
Northerners have reason to be worried. During the storms from Sept 17 to 21, many roadside trees fell on cars and houses and 202 families comprising 760 members were affected.
A devastating combination of strong winds and unusually high tides led to waves crashing against the seawall at the Medan Renong food court at the Esplanade, forcing customers to flee.
