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Malaysia Faces Drought Crisis: Urgent Water Conservation Needed

1/21/2025

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Malaysia is bracing for a severe drought lasting from 2023 to 2035, exacerbated by low water tariffs that encourage waste. A recent expedition underscored the urgent need for water conservation, introducing innovative mudballs to purify polluted water. The vital Sungai Selangor Dam faces threats from both drought and pollution, jeopardizing the water quality and supply for the Klang Valley.

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Story summary

Malaysia is bracing for a severe drought lasting from 2023 to 2035, exacerbated by low water tariffs that encourage waste. A recent expedition underscored the urgent need for water conservation, introducing innovative mudballs to purify polluted water. The vital Sungai Selangor Dam faces threats from both drought and pollution, jeopardizing the water quality and supply for the Klang Valley.