KLUANG – Four dams in Johor have recorded danger-level readings following continuous rain since Monday, said state Public Works, Transport, and Infrastructure executive councillor Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh.
He said that the four dams are Sembrong Dam, Bekok Dam, Labong Dam, and Machap Dam.
Sembrong Dam recorded a current reservoir water level of 12.18m as of 7.30am today, exceeding the normal level of 8.5m.
“Sembrong Dam recorded a total of 13mm of rain, and 15.3 cubic metres of water was released from the dam,” he said when contacted here, today.
Fazli said that the current reservoir water level at Bekok Dam was 20.75m, exceeding the normal level of 16m.
“Bekok Dam recorded a total rainfall of 38mm. Thus, a total of 60.56 cubic metres of water was released from the dam,” he said.
As for Machap Dam, he said that the current level was recorded at 17.45m, compared with the normal level of 15.85m.
“This dam received 25.5mm of rain, and 27.26 cubic metres of water has been released from this dam as of 8am today,” he added.
Meanwhile, the current level of Labong Dam was 8.81m compared with the normal level of 8.42m as of 8am. A total of 90mm of rain was received by the dam, and 1,378 cubic metres of water has been released thus far, he said.
Therefore, he advised the people to always be vigilant and adhere to the authorities’ instructions.
“The government is taking appropriate measures to protect the safety of the people and prevent a bigger disaster,” he added. – Bernama, March 3, 2023
