25 Feb 2022 | 05:58 AM UTC
Malaysia: Water supply disruptions ongoing in parts of Klang, Petaling, and Shah Alam, Selangor State, as of Feb. 25
Water outage ongoing in Klang, Petaling, and Shah Alam in Selangor, Malaysia, as of Feb. 25. Business disruptions possible.
Event
Unscheduled water supply disruptions are ongoing in parts of Klang, Petaling, and Shah Alam, Selangor State, as of the afternoon of Feb. 25. Authorities attributed the outage, which began at around 09:30 Feb. 25, to an electrical system failure at a pump house. It is unclear when the outage will end; disruptions may continue through at least Feb. 26.
Some business disruptions are possible, especially for companies that rely heavily on municipal water to maintain operations.
Advice
Stock up on drinking water in advance. Confirm alternative water supplies for business operations. Pressure and water quality may be poor after service resumes; run taps for several minutes before using water. Minimize nonessential water use throughout the outage. Use only bottled water from reputable suppliers for drinking and hygienic purposes.
