Sarawak activates dry season mitigation plan

KUCHING: Water supply authorities in Sarawak have activated their action plans to mitigate the impact of the dry season that is expected to prevail in the state until Aug, said state Utilities and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi, earlier today (Apr 24).

He said in addition to the action plans by the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB), Kuching Water Board, Sibu Water Board and Laku Management Sdn Bhd, community leaders and consumers have been advised to immediately report any instances of low water pressure or water supply disruptions in their areas to the relevant authorities.

He said water tankers are on standby to be mobilised to areas without water supply if the dry weather persists.

"The matter has also been taken up under the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC)," he told reporters at his Aidilfitri open house here.

For the affected areas, water collection centres would be set up at strategic locations, and this information would be publicised and updated periodically, he said.

Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, has been reported as saying recently that the nation will have to brace itself for more hazy days ahead as the weather will become hotter and drier in the coming months. – BERNAMA