Malaysia

Floods force shutdown of 17 water treatment plants

Rise in river water levels, power cuts cause of disrupted operations

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 05 Jan 2021 9:15PM

Floods force shutdown of 17 water treatment plants
The floodwaters affected 26 water treatment plants earlier today, but nine started operating at 11am. – Bernama pic, January 5, 2021

KUANTAN – The floods have caused the shutdown of 17 water treatment plants (LRA) in seven Pahang districts, said Pengurusan Air Pahang Bhd (Paip) in a statement today.

It added that 26 LRA have been impacted, but nine started operating at 11am today.

“The LRA that are still shut down are in Raub, Lipis, Maran, Bentong, Bera, Jerantut and Temerloh.

“This follows a rise in river levels and power cuts,” the statement said.

Paip has sent a water tanker to affected locations – and most importantly, to temporary flood relief centres – while also distributing potable water.

Paip has also received extra water tankers through the National Water Services Commission and operators in Johor, Negri Sembilan, Selangor, Perak, Kedah and Penang. – Bernama, January 5, 2021

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