Water level at Air Itam Dam drops below 70%

BATU KAWAN: The water level at the Air Itam Dam on Penang island has decreased to 66.7%, but it is still sufficient to supply water for up to 66 days, including during the scheduled four-day water supply disruption in the state starting January 10.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said that the significant decrease is attributed to a recent pipe leakage incident in Sungai Perai, Butterworth, as it required an increased production of treated water from the Air Itam Reservoir compared to the usual amount.