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Heavy rain, minerals trigger rare blue hue in Perak River
State assembly members have been briefed on the factors behind the striking blue colouration observed in Sungai Perak. The phenomenon resulted from a combination of rainfall, mineral content and altered water flow patterns.
LSN Malaysia ·
IPOH — Authorities have identified the cause of Sungai Perak's unusual blue appearance, attributing the striking discolouration to multiple environmental factors working in concert.
State assembly members received a detailed briefing on the phenomenon, which emerged from an interaction between recent heavy rainfall, naturally occurring minerals in the water and changes in the river's flow dynamics. The convergence of these conditions created the distinctive blue tint observed in the waterway.
The explanation addresses public concern about the river's appearance, which had sparked speculation about pollution or unusual contamination. Officials clarified that the blue colouration stemmed from natural causes rather than environmental damage or industrial discharge.
The incident highlights how seasonal weather patterns and geological factors can produce visually striking but ultimately benign changes in river characteristics. Similar phenomena have been documented in waterways elsewhere, typically resolving as conditions normalise.
State authorities indicated they will continue monitoring Sungai Perak to track any further changes in water quality and colour.