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Kerian River

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Native name
  
Sungai Kerian

Basin size
  
1,420 km (550 sq mi)

Basin area
  
1,420 km²

Country
  
Malaysia

Main source
  
Bintang Range

Length
  
90 km

Mouth
  
Nibong Tebal

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River mouth
  
Kampung Sungai Udang, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang

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.

Contents

Map of Kerian River, Malaysia

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. The reason of the incidents are yet to be investigated.

    • References

    Kerian River Wikipedia
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