SHAH ALAM, March 1 — Water levels at seven dams in Selangor remain stable despite the ongoing heatwave in the country, said state executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Izham Hashim.
Three dams currently stand at 85 per cent capacity, while the rest surpassed the 90 per cent mark.
“No dams have reached critical levels. If water levels drop below 70 per cent, we consider it critical and will take precautionary measures.
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State executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Izham Hashim responding to queries during the Selangor State Legislative Assembly session in Shah Alam, on February 28, 2024. — Picture by REMY ARIFIN/SELANGORKINI[/caption]
“I think the El Nino effects in Selangor will likely occur in the second quarter, around June. Currently, we are still experiencing rainfall and water levels remain steady,” he told the press reporters at the Selangor State Legislative Assembly's lobby today.
Yesterday, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said alert-level hot weather was recorded in 21 areas nationwide, including in Sepang, Selangor, and Kuala Lumpur.
The alert level refers to a daily maximum temperature of 35° to 37° Celsius for at least three consecutive days.
MetMalaysia previously said the country is in the final phase of the northeast monsoon, during which reduced rainfall is expected in the northern Peninsula, resulting in hotter, drier weather conditions than usual.
— Bernama
