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With dry spell expected until Oct, Sarawak water authorities activate contingency plans

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Stephen Rundi said authorities will deliver water using tankers in the event of disruption caused by the dry spell. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

“During this dry period, consumers are encouraged to conserve and use water prudently such as by reducing outdoor watering and where there are any pipe leakages, they are urged to report to the water authorities for repair to be attended to,” Rundi said. “JBALB has undertaken mitigating measures such as building temporary weir or dredging near the raw water intakes to deepen the area nearby where feasible,” he added.

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