JOHOR BARU: The water levels at all the dams and water intake areas in Johor have been stable despite the El-Nino weather phenomenon.
However, the Congok dam in Mersing is still at critical levels for the past two months.
Johor water utility company SAJ Holdings Bhd (SAJ) corporate communications chief Jamaluddin Jamil said that this was because the Congok dam was located close to the sea and the absence of rain there has contributed to the low water level.
"As a temporary measure, SAJ Holdings is sourcing water from Sungai Mersing for the local residents in teh affected areas," he said when contacted today.
The 5,000-odd residents there have been under the scheduled water supply for the last two months, and the exercise will only be lifted after the water level improves.
Jamaluddin said SAJ would only initiate its Water Emergency Response Plan when it is crucial.
"As for now, there has been no sudden dips in the water levels as most are stable," he said.