The water services commission says most of the dams in the country have water levels of above 90%.

Residents say low water pressure in the village makes it difficult for water to be supplied to homes located in high-lying areas.

Climate-related disruptions to the crucial Hindu Kush-Himalayan water system are posing risks to economic development and energy security in 16 Asian countries.

The residents of Kampung Bongor in Gerik have long struggled with a shortage of clean water supply resulting from low pressure.

His appointment as chairman of the National Water Services Commission took effect on March 20.

The time has come for the government to address the urgent need for the sustainable management of water and the environment.

A quarter of the world's population relies on unsafe drinking water while half lacks basic sanitation, the UN says.

Phahrolrazi Mohd Zawawi says the demand is reasonable as Kedah must bear the cost of maintaining the river.

Water supply to all areas is expected to be fully restored by 6am on Feb 14.

Poyang Lake is at its most depleted level on record, and several reservoirs in central China were reported last month to be at 'dead pool' status, meaning they did not have enough water to dispatch downstream.

Drought was officially declared in parts of England earlier this month for the first time since 2018, and six water companies have now implemented hosepipe bans to help protect water supplies.

This comes as another heatwave is forecast across the country.