Melaka intensifies water management efforts as hot weather persists, with dam levels stable and no rationing planned despite ongoing vigilance
MELAKA: The state government is proactively strengthening its preparedness to face the ongoing hot and dry weather and the potential risk of a water supply crisis.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh said water levels at the state’s main dams remain under control and have not reached a stage requiring water rationing.
“We are monitoring the water levels at the state’s dams, and at present, they have not reached a level that necessitates water rationing,” he said.
He added that the state government will continue to obtain the latest information from relevant agencies to ensure any changes can be communicated to the public immediately.
Ab Rauf stated that efforts to improve water management efficiency have successfully reduced non-revenue water losses to around 50%.
This includes measures such as reducing water pressure at night to control wastage and improve resource management efficiency.
He said this step is part of ongoing efforts to cope with the effects of the current hot and dry weather.
The Chief Minister also did not rule out the possibility of announcing water-saving measures if the hot weather persists.
He advised the public to practice prudent water usage as a precautionary measure.
Ab Rauf was speaking to reporters at the Melaka Sayang Rakyat Aidilfitri Open House 2026, which was also attended by Governor Tun Dr Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam.
The open house event began at 10 am and was attended by more than 40,000 guests from within and outside Melaka.
A variety of dishes were served at 60 stalls, accompanied by performances in a lively yet moderate atmosphere.