[PHOTOS] Klang Valley folk low on water supply, but not creativity
Disruptions occur several times a year, prompting them to seek alternative sources
Updated 2 years ago · Published on 14 Oct 2021 6:42PM
The Sg Tua recreational forest in Selayang has become a popular location for locals to bathe, shampoo, relax and unwind amid the stress of yet another water cut in the Klang Valley. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, October 14, 2021
by Mohd Hazli ‘Bobo’ Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR – Beset by announcements on water cuts numerous times, Klang Valley folk have adapted to become more resourceful in obtaining supply.
It was reported earlier today that Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd has successfully completed upgrading and maintenance works on critical assets at the Sg Selangor Phase 1 Water Treatment Plant.
Residents informed in advance of a four-day disruption had taken action to ensure they have enough water.
Previously, we would see people waiting in line for water tankers to show up house to house, but today, Malaysians are more prepared and have become more creative.
In addition to filling up barrels with water two or three days ahead, many also look to free water sources.
The Sg Tua recreational forest and Ulu Yam recreational area in Selayang are integral parts of water supply points.
Away from the hustle and bustle of the capital, some people took advantage of this opportunity to bathe – shampoo and all. The water obtained here is more natural, and it is interesting to note that it never breaks or stagnates, even in the hot and dry season.
Whether planned or unplanned, water cuts in the Klang Valley – particularly Selangor – have become an annual affair.
When will it end? The answer seems to elude us still.
The Vibes photographer SAIRIEN NAFIS travelled all over Selangor in search of portrayals of creativity by locals in their quest to cool down. – The Vibes, October 14, 2021
Wet hair, don’t care – a resident shampooing in a river. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, October 14, 2021Water parks may be closed, but a day out at a natural one does not disappoint. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, October 14, 2021Who says you cannot mix work with pleasure? Malaysian families spread out on the riverbank as they make an outing out of getting water supply. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, October 14, 2021If it works, it works – a local seen drawing buckets of water from the reliable Sg Tua. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, October 14, 2021A water cut is but a minor setback for Menaga Nagarajan, 33, from Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, who drove all the way to Jalan Ulu Yam to get her mineral water supply. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, October 14, 2021Jalan Ulu Yam has become one of several popular locations for resourceful locals to get mineral water supply. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, October 14, 2021Fortunately for many, the water that comes from Jalan Ulu Yam flows ever ready. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, October 14, 2021Food trader Saddam Husin Mohammad has had to maintain clean water supply at his Nasi Bukit Restaurant located in Kg Padang Jawa, Klang, when the disruption happened. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, October 14, 2021A limited water supply casts doubt among customers about the cleanliness of the food sold. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, October 14, 2021Water or no water, business must go on, especially since Malaysia has just emerged from strict Covid-19 restrictions. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, October 14, 2021Small businesses make use of each and every water storage container available to ensure operations keep going. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, October 14, 2021Factory operators filling tankers with water from an Air Selangor water source in Klang. – SAIRIEN NAFIS/The Vibes pic, October 14, 2021
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