I have been waiting for this ever since the night we found ourselves ankle deep in rising waters while night trekking. Periods of highest tides come to Pulau Ubin about twice a year. I was hoping it will be a spectacular event to watch and photograph.
I almost forgot about it until NEA sent out warnings that super high tides and possible floodings is expected from 19 Feb to 21 Feb 2011.
Bridges crossing Jelutong River along Jln Endut Senin towards Celestial Resort and Ketam Cycling Trail, as well as Jalan Noordin (near Lang Hut) towards Noordin will be flooded by overflowing waters. Except emergency police vehicles, vehicular traffic comes to a standstill to avoid fording across the extremely corrosive salt waters.
The next hide tide is expected on 20/21 March 2011 around noon. You have about an hour time window to catch the event. Head straight to Jelutong bridge for some interesting shots.
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Tide level was so high that bumboat passengers were being helped down instead.
Splashed by wake from passing boats
Water rising to village edge
Cyclists having fun
Avoiding salt corrosion
Hornbill feeding at Ubin jetty
