Sarawak on alert for water woes during hot and dry spell

KUCHING: Water authorities in Sarawak have been placed on alert to monitor supply facilities during the current hot and dry spell, which is forecast to last until August.

State Utilities and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB), Kuching Water Board, Sibu Water Board and LAKU Management Sdn Bhd had activated their respective action plans to mitigate the impact of the dry season on consumers' water supply.