119 water tankers deployed across Sarawak amid prolonged dry spell
KUCHING: A total of 119 water tankers have been mobilised across Sarawak to mitigate the impact of the ongoing prolonged dry spell driven by El Niño conditions, which are expected to persist until April 2027.
KUCHING - Sarawak has mobilized 119 water tankers to combat the prolonged dry spell caused by El Niño conditions, which are anticipated to continue until April 2027. The MUT has coordinated cross-divisional assistance and additional tanker support from other agencies to optimize deployment, particularly in areas reliant on small rivers managed by the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB).
Centralized water collection centers have been established in hotspots across Sarawak, with nine centers already operational in Sri Aman and 13 more locations identified in Betong. JBALB will continue to assess ground conditions and set up additional centers as needed. Despite declining raw water levels at several sources, major water supply dams like Bengoh, Gerugu, Assyakirin, and Sika are currently at normal water levels.
The MUT urges communities to practice water conservation and report supply problems through local leaders or agency call centers at 082-262111 (JBALB) and 082-222333 (Sarawak Water).
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