Kerian River
| Kerian River | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Sungai Kerian |
| Country | Perak, Malaysia |
| Basin | |
| Main source | Bintang Range |
| River mouth | Kampung Sungai Udang, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang |
| Basin size | 1,420 km2 (550 sq mi)[1] |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 90 km (56 mi) |
Kerian River (Malay: Sungai Kerian) is a river in the northern part of the Malaysian state of Perak. The river originates from the Bintang Range. It flows westerly and discharges into the Straits of Melaka. The main tributaries are Selama River, Ijok River, Samagagah River and Ulu Mengkuang River.
Settlements
Kerian River flows through the town of Parit Buntar, Perak, Nibong Tebal, Penang and Bandar Baharu, Kedah.
Incidents
- March 2015 - Thousand of catfish and mayong fish were found dead at Kampung Jajar, Jalan Trans Kerian.[2] The reason of the incidents are yet to be investigated.
See also
References
- ↑ "REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES STUDY (2000-2050) AND FORMULATION OF NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES POLICY" (PDF). August 2011. Retrieved 2015-10-18.
- ↑ "Thousands fish die in Sungai Kerian | theSundaily". thesundaily.my. Retrieved 2015-10-18.
Coordinates: 5°10′N 100°25′E / 5.167°N 100.417°E
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