Kerian River
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.
| Kerian River | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Native name | Sungai Kerian (Malay) |
| Location | |
| Country | Perak, Malaysia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Bintang Range |
| Mouth | |
• location | Kampung Sungai Udang, Nibong Tebal, Penang |
| Length | 90 km (56 mi) |
| Basin size | 1,420 km2 (550 sq mi)[1] |
Settlements
The 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: Final Report (PDF) (Report). Vol. 2. August 2011. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- 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.
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