Kerian River

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 Straits of Melaka. The main tributaries are Selama River, Ijok River, Samagagah River and Ulu Mengkuang River.

Kerian River
Native nameSungai Kerian  (Malay)
Location
CountryPerak, Malaysia
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationBintang Range
Mouth 
  location
Kampung Sungai Udang, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang
Length90 km (56 mi)
Basin size1,420 km2 (550 sq mi)[1]

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.[2] The reason of the incidents are yet to be investigated.
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See also

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