[VIDEO] Penang Coasts Drowned by 2m Strong Waves
The inter-monsoon season is taking its toll on Penang. First, the freak storm that claimed several lives. Now, roaring 2 meter strong waves were seen pounding against the Penang coastline. More strong winds and big waves are expected along the West Coast.
By Mei Mei Chu — 05 Jul 2013, 12:01 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
The rough seas and strong waves were caused by the inter-monsoon season
STRONG waves hit Penang yesterday as areas at Pantai Bersih here and the Esplanade on the island were affected by the ongoing inter-monsoon season, which is causing rough seas and strong winds.
nst.com.myAbout 10.30am, strong waves up to 2 metres high struck the Pantai Bersih coastline, sweeping away fishing nets and partly damaging the outboard engines of two boats belonging to local coastal fishermen.
malaysiandigest.comFishermen in the area scrambled to save their 10 fishing boats along the coastline as the strong waves lashed out along the coastline for about 45 minutes.
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The Meteorological Department says strong winds of 40 to 50km per hour with waves up to 3.5m are expected
The Meteorological Department had recently issued warnings on rough seas and strong winds for coastal areas in the northern region.
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The department had said strong winds of 40 to 50km per hour with waves up to 3.5m were expected in the waters off Penang, Perlis, Langkawi and northern Strait of Malacca.
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The situation was deemed as dangerous to small boats, sea sports and recreational activities.
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