Police on guard as heavy seas expected at four Terengganu beaches

Police on guard as heavy seas expected at four Terengganu beaches

Strong waves and winds of 60-70km/h are expected to persist until Jan 19.

Police have cautioned the public to stay away from Terengganu beaches because of strong winds and waves. (Bernama pic)
KUALA NERUS:
A team of 22 police personnel has been deployed to conduct regular monitoring at four popular beaches experiencing powerful waves and strong winds as well as a high tide.

Kuala Terengganu police chief Azli Noor said the locations are Pantai Tanjung, Pantai Mengabang Telipot, and Pantai Seberang Takir in Kuala Nerus, as well as Pantai Batu Buruk in Kuala Terengganu.

He said strong waves and winds of 60km/h to 70km/h are expected to persist until Jan 19.

High tide tonight will be at 10pm.

He advised the public to stay away from the coastline. “We have observed many people, especially teenagers, gathering along the seawall at Pantai Seberang Takir to watch the waves,” he added during an inspection of damaged roads in Kampung Tanjung earlier today.

Two coastal roads in Kampung Mengabang Telipot and Kampung Tanjun, two popular recreational areas, have been fully closed for safety reasons since yesterday following the strong winds and high tides.

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