5th January 2015

BY YUEN MEIKENG

PETALING JAYA: The level at the Sungai Selangor dam – the state’s largest – has touched the 70% mark but water experts say there is no reason for Klang Valley folk to celebrate just yet.

Association of Water and Energy Research president S. Piarapakaran said the authorities and consumers must continue to be on alert as the dry season was expected to kick in.

Furthermore, there was the expected higher usage by domestic users and industries in preparation for Chinese New Year and Ramadan, he said.

BY FAZLEENA AZIZ - 23 NOVEMBER 2014

KUALA LUMPUR: CLIMATE change will affect all water-related sectors, including water supply and agriculture, resulting in drought, flood and degradation of coastal ecosystem.

National Hydraulic Research Institute of Malaysia’s (Nahrim) Extension Study of the Impact of Climate Change on the Hydrologic Regime and Water Resources of Peninsular Malaysia shows there will be an increase in rainfall magnitude and intensity in the future.

“Global warming will affect peak flow, causing more extreme floods at river basins in the country, such as those in Johor, Kedah and Perak, as well as in Sabah and Sarawak.

“On the other hand, the decrease in monthly river flow and shifting of dry spells at river basins, such as Padas and Kinabatangan in Sabah, Limbang and Sadong in Sarawak, and Muda in Kedah, will affect future water availability.

2014 has been a roller coaster year for most of us in Malaysia as we are being struck by the rare drought and also water crisis in most of the states in peninsular Malaysia. Some of the major disruptions were caused by untreated sewerage that flowed into the rivers and forced water treatment plants to shut down.

While the finger-pointing game is still happening, we have yet to truly realise the importance of the connection between water and sanitation.

In 2010, the United Nations had passed a resolution which stated that access to water and sanitation is one of the most important rights for the realisation of all human rights. Water and sanitation must be given equal priority by all stakeholders! Thus, in order to increase the awareness on the importance of a sound sanitation, the United Nation has gazetted Nov 19 as World Toilet Day.

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In its latest report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, IPCC, has warned that the planet is under increasing climatic disruption. The IPCC says the impact will only worsen if nations worldwide do not deal properly and urgently with climate change.

The report also says Earth is facing extreme weather conditions, from rising sea levels to melting ice. The UN panel insists only a global effort to cut emissions with a short period of time, will prevent temperatures from crossing a level that scientists say could lead to more dangerous climate disruptions.

The findings of the report are seen as a last chance for policy makers to reach a legally binding deal on climate change, before a landmark summit next year in Paris.

So, is it too late to reverse the effects of climate change?

ALOR SETAR: Rising demand for water supply in the wake of more development in Langkawi may give rise to a critical water problem in the resort island by 2020.

Deputy Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said the state water company, Syarikat Air Darul Aman (Sada), had proposed that more water be channelled from the Kedah mainland to the island, whether via the construction of a water treatment plant or the upgrading of existing plants.

BY ALEXANDER WINIFRED OCTOBER 15, 2014

PETALING JAYA, Oct 15 — Selangor needs better enforcement and monitoring of water sources to prevent water contamination, said two NGOs yesterday.

7 OKTOBER 2014

Kuala Lumpur – Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (SYABAS) ingin memaklumkan terdapat beberapa kawasan di Wilayah Sepang, Hulu Langat, Petaling dan Gombak akan mengalami gangguan bekalan air sementara akibat kerja-kerja pembaikan kecemasan di saluran paip air mentah oleh Konsortium ABASS Sdn Bhd di Loji Rawatan Air (LRA) Sungai Semenyih, dan pada masa yang sama pihak SYABAS melaksanakan empat (4) kerja menaiktaraf sistem bekalan air di kawasan berkenaan. Kesemua kerja tersebut telah diluluskan oleh Pihak Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN). Berikut merupakan tarikh perlaksanaan kerja-kerja tersebut:-

1.       SEBAB-SEBAB GANGGUAN

Kerja-Kerja Pemasangan Injap Kekupu 1500MM Pada 'Tee-Off' dari Jajaran 1800MM 'Outlet' Kolam Imbangan Semenyih

Source: LUAS

Source: LUAS