GEORGE TOWN, May 1 — Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has raised concerns over declining water levels in Sungai Muda.
Which remained below the safe level of 2.0 metres for eight consecutive days. Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang reported reduced raw water abstraction.
Dropping to as low as 896 million litres daily, forcing reliance on the Mengkuang Dam to maintain supply. Authorities also flagged a worrying decline in Kedah’s Beris Dam.
Whose capacity fell 4.6% over eight days. Chow urged immediate federal intervention from Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara and Kementerian Peralihan Tenaga dan Transformasi Air.
Warning that continued dry conditions could trigger a regional water crisis affecting millions and key industrial hubs.
