Malaysia's Dam Levels Drop Amid Heatwave and El Niño Concerns

Dam levels across Malaysia, including critical 'rice bowl' areas and the Timah Tasoh Dam in Perlis, are dropping due to a persistent heatwave and concerns over a looming record-breaking El Niño phenomenon.

26 Mar, 03:52 — 26 Mar, 03:52

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Key dam for Malaysia's rice bowl drops below 8% as heatwave persists

Temperatures across peninsular Malaysia have climbed to dangerous levels during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, drying out rice fields in the country's food belt, draining reservoirs to critical lows and prompting religious authorities to pray for rain.

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Key dam for Malaysia's rice bowl drops below 8% as heatwave persists

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Malaysia's Dam Levels Drop Amid Heatwave and El Niño Concerns

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Key dam for Malaysia's rice bowl drops below 8% as heatwave persists

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Key dam for Malaysia's rice bowl drops below 8% as heatwave persists

Low dam levels spark alarm across Malaysia ahead of predicted record-breaking El Niño

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