Native name Sungai Muda Length 203 km Bridges Merdeka Bridge, Malaysia | Basin size 4,302 km (1,661 sq mi) Basin area 4,302 km² Mouth elevation 0 | |
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River mouth into the Straits of Malacca0 m (0 ft) Tributaries Left:Ketil River; Sedim River Discharge Average rate:105 m/s (3,700 cu ft/s) | ||
Muda River (Malay: Sungai Muda) is the longest river in Kedah, Malaysia. Located in Sik District, the river provides water supply to Kedah and Penang. The Beris Dam, which was completed in 2004 at a cost of RM360 million, is used to regulate the flow of water along the Muda River basin to augment water available for irrigation of paddy or upland crops, for domestic and industrial water supply and other uses.
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Map of Muda River, Malaysia
Hydrology
During monsoon season the rain can lead to heavy flooding. On October 6, 2003, the discharge at Landang Victoria River gauging station was 1340 m³/s.
References
Muda River Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA