JOHOR BARU: Johor is prepared to weather any dry spells in the next few years, following a forecast in a government report of nationwide droughts from 2025 to 2026, says its state executive councillor for water issues, Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh.
“At the moment, we have yet to see any indication of droughts in Johor despite the hot and dry weather,” said Mohamad Fazli, who is Johor works, transportation, infrastructure and communication committee chairman.
“However, the state government is prepared to take proactive measures to tackle the issue when the need arises,” he told The Star when asked about how Johor is preparing for droughts that have been forecast in a report by the Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Ministry.
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Mohamad Fazli said the water levels in the state’s dams were “within the normal range” despite the current dry spell enveloping the country.
Meanwhile, Johor health and environmental committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said only one district, Batu Pahat, had been issued a Level 1 heatwave alert –where temperatures reached between 35°C and 37°C for three consecutive days.
“However, there are still chances for thunderstorms with heavy rain and strong winds in late afternoons and nights, especially in the west of the peninsula and Sarawak,” he said yesterday.
