WATER levels at six dams in Perlis, Kedah and Penang are still at critical levels, the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) said in a statement today.

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

Meanwhile, it said that the water levels at main dams in Perak, Selangor, Malacca, Negri Sembilan and most of the dams in Johor were either at maximum or at least 90%, so supply in these states was currently under control and continuous.

Nevertheless, the commission has also instructed all state water companies to take measures against possible disruption due to drought, including monitoring levels in rivers and dams to ensure the operation of water treatment plants.

Companies are also required to have contingency plans in the event water has to be cut off, including roving water tankers and static tanks in critical areas.

It also reminded the public to conserve water where possible. – Bernama, May 5, 2023.