Johor Menteri Besar visits Machap Dam as declining water levels prompt cloud seeding and emergency transfers amid prolonged dry spell
Johor Menteri Besar Dato' Onn Hafiz Ghazi has visited Machap Dam to assess declining water levels following continuous hot weather since early August, with mitigation measures including cloud seeding and raw water transfers expected to sustain supply until early November.
Johor's top official, Dato' Onn Hafiz Ghazi, personally inspected Machap Dam to evaluate the reservoir's water levels amid an extended dry spell. The dam's water level has dropped due to prolonged heat, although supply remains stable, thanks to interventions such as cloud seeding and emergency transfers. Cloud seeding operations, known as Operation Pembenihan Awan, are set to run from September 21 to 24, aimed at stimulating rainfall over the reservoir.
Additionally, the flow of water to Ulu Sungai Benut has been increased via Yong Pond and Machap Dam, providing an extra 25 to 30 million litres per day. The water level at the Machap Dam intake is also being raised to maintain extraction capacity. Dato' Onn Hafiz addressed public concerns, promising continued monitoring of conditions and taking necessary actions to prioritize water needs.
He reminded residents to stay vigilant during the current period of intense heat and flash floods, a rare occurrence highlighting the state's unpredictable weather patterns. This situation in Johor, a key water source for Singapore under water agreements, underscores the importance of addressing dry spells in the region, as supply is expected to remain stable until early November, barring a sudden change in conditions.
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