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Kedah pushes for cloud seeding as major dam levels decline
The Kedah state government has called for continued cloud seeding operations as water levels at three key reservoirs drop to concerning levels. The initiative aims to bolster water supplies across the northern state.
LSN Malaysia ·
ALOR SETAR — Kedah's state administration has appealed for the continuation of cloud seeding efforts as water levels at the Pedu, Muda and Ahning dams show persistent decline.
The appeal underscores growing concerns over water availability in the state, with the three reservoirs serving as critical sources for domestic consumption, irrigation and industrial use across the region.
Cloud seeding operations, which involve dispersing substances into clouds to encourage rainfall, have become an increasingly important tool for water resource management in Malaysia's northern states during periods of below-average precipitation.
The state government's request reflects the challenge of managing water supplies amid fluctuating rainfall patterns, a concern that has prompted similar interventions in other parts of the country during dry seasons.
Maintaining adequate water reserves in these major reservoirs is essential for ensuring consistent supply to the population and supporting agricultural activities that depend on irrigation from these sources.