Ageing 40-year-old water tank bursts in Kuala Kangsar, affecting 520 consumers; no damage or injuries reported

IPOH, November 15 — A 40-year-old water tank, measuring 455 cubic metres, ruptured in Kuala Kangsar yesterday, prompting concerns for the 520 residents in the vicinity. Perak Infrastructure, Energy, Water and Public Transport Committee chairman Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin disclosed that the Kuala Kangsar operations centre of the Perak Water Board (LAP) received a report about the incident around 5 pm.

The LAP swiftly initiated washing and cleaning of roads near the burst tank, as well as providing direct water supply through the main pipeline to the affected zones, namely Taman Kuala Kangsar and Taman Meranti. All affected tank panels have been removed, and preparations are underway to install a new tank. Preliminary investigations revealed that the burst tank had caused water to overflow onto adjacent roads, but no injuries or property damage have been reported so far.

The residence closest to the tank was also found to be unaffected. Mohammad Nizar assured that water supply in the affected areas remained uninterrupted, and the Kuala Kangsar LAP operations centre would continue monitoring the situation to avoid any disruptions and prevent future occurrences. The incident has garnered significant attention on social media, with several videos of the tank bursting incident circulating online and sparking panic among residents.