Dry spell may lead to water rationing


Government officials surveying the low water level at the Klang Gate Dam. The dam's capacity is at 58%, it's lowest level in recent memory. / Photo by: Ong Soon Hin.

KUALA LUMPUR: Dry days ahead may force the authorities to ration water supply to Selangor and the Klang Valley.

Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said the current water situation in the Klang Valley had reached the critical stage.

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