Timah Tasoh, Muda dams at critical levels amid dry spell
JOHOR BARU: Water levels at Timah Tasoh Dam in Perlis and Muda Dam in Kedah have reached critical levels amid hot and dry conditions linked to the El Nino phenomenon, the National Water Services Commission (Span) said.
Timah Tasoh Dam in Perlis and Muda Dam in Kedah are experiencing critical water levels due to the El Nino-induced dry spell, according to the National Water Services Commission (SPAN). SPAN CEO Datuk Ahmad Faizal Abdul Rahman assured that water supply remains under control, with Timah Tasoh Dam holding enough reserves for approximately 50 days without rain.
Continuous monitoring is being conducted across the country as the nation faces extended hot and dry weather conditions. The most severe situation currently exists in Perlis, where water could last for 50 days without precipitation. Faizal stated that rainfall is expected to improve the situation following cloud-seeding operations.
The northern states are forecasted to receive more rain from September to October as the southwest monsoon transitions into the northeast monsoon. SPAN is collaborating with the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) and Syarikat Air Perlis to implement contingency measures, including pumping water from ponds, irrigation canals, and other sources if necessary.
Johor's water supply is currently under control following rainfall received over the past one to two weeks, following four cloud-seeding operations between April and July that resulted in rainfall. Cloud seeding, which costs between RM80,000 and RM100,000 per flight, is only executed after weather conditions are assessed, and sometimes it may not yield the desired results as rain can fall outside the intended area.
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