Water supply at six dams in Perlis, Kedah, Penang still at critical level

PUTRAJAYA – The water supply at six dams in Perlis, Kedah, and Penang is currently still at the critical level, the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) said in a statement today.

The commission said that the water levels at Timah Tasoh Dam in Perlis; the Sg Muda, Pedu, and Beris dams in Kedah; and the Ayer Itam and Telok Bahang dams in Penang would be monitored closely due to the risk of drought. 

It also said that the water levels at main dams in Perak, Selangor, Melaka, Negri Sembilan and most of the dams in Johor were either at maximum or at over 90%, and overall, the water supply in other states was currently under control and there was continuous water supply.

The commission has also instructed all state water operators to take measures against water supply disruption due to drought, including monitoring the supply of raw water at rivers and dams to ensure the operation of treatment plants.

The operators are also required to have contingency plans to send water tankers to areas expected to have water disruptions when needed and to place static tanks in critical areas identified to suffer from water cuts during drought or peak periods.

It also reminded the public to conserve water to stretch available supply. – Bernama, May 5, 2023