KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Two reservoirs, one in Kedah and another in Perak, have seen a critical decrease in their raw water reserves.
According to a brief weather report by the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) today, citing the National Water Services Commission, the reservoirs are Muda Dam in Kedah, with its reserves at 18.37 per cent, and Bukit Merah Dam in Perak, whose reserves are at 19.97 per cent.
The report also noted five other reservoirs had current raw water reserves at warning levels.
They include Malut Dam and Pedu Dam in Kedah, with levels at 36.1 per cent and 50.5 per cent, respectively; Teluk Bahang Dam and Air Hitam Dam in Penang, at 37 per cent and 56.7 per cent, respectively; and Timah Tasoh Dam in Perlis, recording 42.6 per cent.
Normal readings are 60 per cent and above, warning-level readings are between 59.99 per cent and 30 per cent, and critical-level readings are below 29.99 per cent.
On heat-related illnesses, Nadma, quoting the Health Ministry, said the cumulative number of cases rose to 108 today, compared with 103 cases reported on June 24. These were 25 cases of heatstroke, 76 cases of heat exhaustion, and seven cases of heat cramps.
Nadma said the Fire and Rescue Department will focus on over 652 fire hotspots following the final phase of the Northeast Monsoon.
According to the report, Selangor, Johor and Sarawak are among states with the highest incidence of fire in tall grass, farms, forests and waste disposal sites.
— Bernama
