Building Of Multi-purpose Reservoirs To Address Flood Problems -- Fadillah
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From Salawaty Supardi
LONDON, April 26 (Bernama) -- The government is adopting the approach of constructing multi-purpose reservoirs as part of its efforts to mitigate floods in the country and reduce losses caused by natural disasters, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, explained that these reservoirs will not only store large volumes of rainwater but also serve as a vital water source during dry seasons.
'The reservoirs will enable us to reserve water for use during droughts, ensuring a stable supply. The stored water can then be treated and distributed for various needs, whether for drinking, agriculture, industry, or other uses. This is one of the strategies we are implementing,' he said at a dinner with Malaysians in the United Kingdom (UK) at the Malaysian High Commission here Friday.
It was attended by about 80 people, including students, employees of government-linked companies, and staff of the Malaysian High Commission in London.
Also present were Malaysian High Commissioner to the UK and Northern Ireland Datuk Zakri Jaafar, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) Chief New Energy Officer Mohd Zarihi Mohd Hashim, Sarawak Energy Berhad Group Chief Executive Officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili and a delegation from the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA)
Fadillah, who arrived here from Turkiye on Wednesday for a three-day working visit, earlier performed Friday prayers with the Malaysian Muslim community at Malaysia Hall.
During his visit, Fadillah led the Malaysian delegation to the Summit of the Future of Energy Security held at Lancaster House, which was held for two days starting Friday.
Elaborating further, Fadillah said that flood mitigation efforts must be carried out urgently, as significant climate change is currently affecting Malaysia's weather patterns, leading to various natural disasters, including floods caused by intense rainfall.
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