Kerian_River

Kerian River

Kerian River

River in Kedah and Perak, Malaysia

The Kerian River (Malay: Sungai Kerian), alternately Krian, 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 Strait of Malacca. The main tributaries are the Selama River, Ijok River, Samagagah River and Ulu Mengkuang River.

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Settlements

The Kerian River flows through the town of Parit Buntar, Perak, Nibong Tebal, Penang, 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

  1. [1]
    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]
  2. [2]
    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


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