Summary
- SPAN says 12 of 49 major dams are at watch, warning or critical levels amid El Niño concerns.
- Nine dams are at warning level, while two are under watch.
- Sungai Pagar Dam in Labuan is the only dam currently at critical level.
- Scheduled water supply or restrictions could be considered if raw water conditions worsen.
KUALA LUMPUR, August 29 — Twelve of 49 major dams supplying water treatment plants across Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan are below normal levels, according to the National Water Services Commission.
SPAN said 37 dams remain normal, two are at watch level, nine at warning and Sungai Pagar Dam in Labuan is critical. All monitored water treatment plants are currently operating normally.
However, SPAN warned that supply disruptions remain possible if reservoir levels continue falling. Authorities are preparing mitigation measures, including alternative water sources.
And demand management. Scheduled supply or restrictions could be considered if other measures become insufficient.
