High tides seen at Kusu Island after heavy rain on 7 Jan
Hide tides were spotted at Kusu Island on Wednesday (7 Jan), sparking concern among netizens about rising sea levels and climate impact.
The phenomenon was posted to Facebook, with clips showing waves lapping over the island’s breakwaters.
In one of the three videos that was posted, the tide can be seen overflowing onto the grass verge.
Source: Complaint Singapore on Facebook
The viral post has prompted online discussion, with some netizens expressing concern about rising sea levels and the future of small islands.
One commenter suspects that with the rise of sea levels, there may be a concern that the small islands will “vanish” in the future.
Source: Complaint Singapore on Facebook
Kusu Island, located about 5.6 kilometres to the south of the main island, is one of Singapore’s many offshore islands.
