SIK: The water level in four dams in Kedah, namely Ahning, Beris, Muda, and Pedu are still at safe level and are capable of providing sufficient water supply for domestic, industrial and agriculture use in the state.
Housing and Local Government, Water Supply and Energy resources committee chairman Datuk Badrol Hisham Hashim gave his assurance that the people of Kedah would continue to receive clean water supply despite the prolonged dry spell.
"The water level in all four dams in the state have dropped due to the dry spell brought about by the El Nino phenomenon. However, they are still at a safe level.
“Currently, the water level at the Ahning dam is about 77.92 per cent full, Beris dam at 55.6 per cent, Muda dam at 49.5 per cent while Pedu is about 78.2 per cent.
"Syarikat Air Darul Aman Sdn Bhd (Sada), the Kedah Irrigation and Drainage Department, and the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) will continue to monitor the situation to ensure that consumers would be able to continue to enjoy clean water supply," Badrol said during a visit to the Beris dam today.