As a unique seasonal natural phenomenon along the coastal areas, Salty Tide usually occurs in the dry season or the period of drought.

由于咸潮上溯属于沿海地区一种特有的季候性自然现象，多发于枯水季节、干旱时期。

According to forecast, water flow shall be low during dry period of 2006-2007 and water supply in the Pearl River Delta shall be threatened by salty tide again.

据预测，珠江流域2006—2007年度枯水期来水依然偏枯，珠江三角洲地区将因咸潮继续面临严峻的供水局面。

Water pumped by the water Stations contains high salinity. Therefore, the daily drinking water tastes salt and fishy. That is the season scientifically called Salty Tide.

自来水泵站抽的都是盐分含量极高的咸水，因此，日常的饮用水都带有海腥的咸味，即进入学科上称“咸潮”的季节。