Begin saving our rivers first 13 Jan 2021 / 14:57 H. Pix for representational purpose only. By ABOUT 34,000 households in Kedah were affected by water disruption on Nov 12, 2020. The incident did not receive as much media coverage as those in the Klang Valley, which affected millions of households and businesses. If we don’t address the root causes frequent water disruption could become a national problem. More often than not, river pollution is the cause. As we continue to face the Covid-19 pandemic, water is now more important than ever. To address the root of the problem and overcome the issue once and for all, holistic solutions need to be implemented.