Kerian River
| Kerian River | |
|---|---|
Bintang Range | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Kampung Sungai Udang, Nibong Tebal, Penang |
| Length | 90 km (56 mi) |
| Basin size | 1,420 km2 (550 sq mi)[1] |
The Kerian River (
Bintang Range. It flows westerly and discharges into the Strait of Malacca
. The main tributaries are the Selama River, Ijok River, Samagagah River and Ulu Mengkuang River.
Settlements
The Kerian River flows through the town of
Bandar Baharu and Kedah
.
Incidents
- March 2015 – Thousand of catfish and mayong fish were found dead at Kampung Jajar, Jalan Trans Kerian.[2] The reason for the mass death of the fish is yet to be investigated.
See also
References
- ^ Review of the National Water Resources Study (2000–2050) and Formulation of National Water Resources Policy: Final Report (PDF) (Report). Vol. 2. August 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Lee Hooi Boon (20 March 2015). "Thousands Fish Die in Sungai Kerian". The Sun Daily. Archived from the original on 17 October 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
5°10′N 100°25′E / 5.167°N 100.417°E
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