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El Nino: Selangor’s Seven Major Dams Remain At Satisfactory Levels - Exco

SHAH ALAM, July 7 (Bernama) -- The capacity at all seven major dams in Selangor is at a very satisfactory level, with overall water storage exceeding 75 per cent as of today, despite the country entering the peak of the Southwest Monsoon.

State Public Health and Environment Committee chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin said dam water levels are expected to remain stable in the next three to six months through systematic water release management based on the intake requirements of water treatment plants (LRA).

“The release (of water) is carried out in accordance with the standard operating procedure (SOP) to increase the lifespan of the reservoirs through the combined use of alternative water source ponds, ensuring that water supply to the people continues to be consistent.

“Over 140 alternative water source ponds and several former mining ponds under the Selangor Off River Storage Scheme (SORSS), have been identified and are being upgraded to increase raw water storage capacity,” she said in a statement today.

She said the state government had activated a strategic mitigation plan through close supervision by the Selangor Water Management Board (LUAS) to ensure that the stability of raw water supply at all major dams remains guaranteed for the well-being of residents, amid the risk of extreme hot weather during the peak of the Southwest Monsoon, which is expected to last until September.

“The state administration is fully aware of the challenges of the peak of the Southwest Monsoon, which is expected to continue until September, and we are always on standby to face any eventuality.

“The effects of the El Nino phenomenon requires more intensified efforts from all relevant agencies to ensure uninterrupted water supply and environmental sustainability throughout the dry season,” she said.

Jamaliah said monitoring and enforcement at high-risk areas, such as industrial areas, will be enhanced to ensure that there are no unlawful effluent discharges that could affect the state’s water quality.

To ensure the safety of LRA operations from any pollution incidents, she said water quality monitoring has been strengthened through 24-hour patrol operations and continuous sampling at main river basins.

Meanwhile, she said the state government would also collaborate with the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) and the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) to implement cloud seeding operations should dam storage levels fall to the critical threshold of 50 per cent.

-- BERNAMA

 

 

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