IPOH: Some of the main dams in Perak are experiencing low water levels due to limited inflow of water from retention areas, says Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin. The Perak water committee chairman said the water level at Temenggor Lake is now low, as the amount of rainfall has lessened recently. "This has caused a chain reaction to other dams in Tasik Bersia, Tasik Kenering and Tasik Chenderoh, which all are operating at minimum capacity. He also said the water level at Tasik Bukit Merah was at 6.4m, with the water storage of around 10.8 million cubic meters or 19.9%, which is at the Level 2 Critical Irrigation Level. "Water supply operations for the purpose of irrigating rice fields in the Kerian Irrigation Scheme will be carried out on a rationed basis, while domestic water supply to public users remains as per existing demand.

Source: The Star February 05, 2026 03:31 UTC