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Raya prep scuppered as water cut hits nearly 6,000 in Kuala Krai 

Air Kelantan says supply set to be restored by 2am tomorrow after burst pipe near MRSM

5:36 PM MYT

 

KUALA KRAI – A burst pipe in front of the Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) here has caused a water cut, affecting the Hari Raya Aidilfitri preparations of almost 6,000 consumers from about 11 villages around here today.

Among the areas affected are Kg Telekong, Bukit Sireh, Staponal, Batu Jong, Taman Damai, Bukit Acheh, Batu Balai, Belukar Tebu, Perisai Wira Sg Durian, Chenulang, Kg 10 and the surrounding areas.

Consumer Hisyabuddin Rosli, 38, of Kg Batu Balai, said that all preparations for celebrating Aidilfitri were slightly disrupted and he had to use the stored water supply at home to clean and wash wet items purchased from the market.

“Water supply was suddenly cut this afternoon but, luckily, we had stored some earlier,” he said when met today.

Thirty-five-year-old Asriyah Rejab, meanwhile, hopes that the water supply problem can be resolved soon so that those affected can get back to preparing for Aidilfitri quickly and comfortably.

Air Kelantan Sdn Bhd, in a statement, said that work to repair the burst MS 400mm main pipe in front of the Kuala Krai MRSM was ongoing.

“Water supply will be restored in stages and is expected to be completed by tomorrow at 2am. The water supply restoration period is 24 hours, depending on the location and distance of consumers’ premises,” it added. – April 9, 2024

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