Sabah's Chief Minister announces state government's preparedness for El Nino, receiving RM300m for water issues, with dams holding enough water for 3 months.

Sabah's Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, announced the state government's preparedness to handle the El Nino phenomenon and its effects on hot and dry weather. The state has received RM300 million in federal assistance to address water issues, including upgrading and improving water treatment plants. Sabah's dams currently hold enough water to last for three months during a prolonged drought, and alternatives like cloud seeding and water rationing will be considered if needed.

February 24, 2024
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