Xavier: Water shortage expected in six states, dams critical


Dr Xavier Jayakumar

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians in six states must brace for water rationing due to the extreme hot weather, says Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Dr Xavier Jayakumar.

He said there are three dams which have a storage capacity of only around 50%.

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