FOLLOWING the hot weather during the Lunar New Year period, Penang is now experiencing cooler temperatures, with thunderstorms expected daily over the next week.
According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department’s official forecast, Penang will see thunderstorms daily from Feb 25 to March 2, with temperatures ranging between 24°C and 32°C.
As for dam water levels, the effective capacities at press time stand at 91.3% for Mengkuang Dam, 65.2% for Air Itam Dam and 56.6% for Teluk Bahang Dam.
Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) chief executive officer Datuk K. Pathmanathan, citing international meteorological reports, stated that the first half of 2025 may experience a neutral El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) or a mild La Niña phenomenon, potentially bringing cooler and wetter conditions.
Since then, PBAPP has implemented dry-weather water supply management measures beginning mid-November 2024 to ensure a sufficient water supply for Penang.
The corporation continues to remind consumers that despite the recent rainfall, water conservation remains crucial.
PBAPP urges water consumers to use water wisely and adopt conservation practices.
Members of the public are encouraged to visit PBAPP’s official website at https://pba.com.my/ for water-saving tips.
According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department’s official forecast, Penang will see thunderstorms daily from Feb 25 to March 2, with temperatures ranging from as low as 24°C to a high of 32°C.
As for dam water levels, as of press time, the effective capacities stand at 91.3% for Mengkuang Dam, 65.2% for Air Itam Dam and 56.6% for Teluk Bahang Dam.
Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) chief executive officer Datuk K. Pathmanathan had issued a statement, citing international meteorological reports, which indicate that the first half of 2025 may experience a neutral El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) or a mild La Niña phenomenon, potentially bringing cooler and wetter conditions.
Since then, PBAPP has implemented dry-weather water supply management measures beginning mid-November 2024 to ensure a sufficient water supply for Penang.
The corporation continues to remind consumers that despite the recent rainfall, water conservation remains crucial.
PBAPP has also advised water consumers to use water wisely as part of the water conservation effort.
Members of the public are encouraged to visit PBAPP’s official website at https://pba.com.my/ for water-saving tips.
Story by Edmund Lee & Lim Min Jun
Pix by Law Suun Ting