Be more proactive in managing Kedah's water supply, says Mahdzir to Sanusi


GUA MUSANG: Kedah UMNO chairman Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid has urged Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor to be more proactive in managing water supply issues and the drop in the water levels of three dams in the state.

On Muhammad Sanusi’s statement that he is leaving it to Allah to bring rain to restore the water levels, Mahdzir said the Menteri Besar should have prepared a contingency plan.

"If the drought reaches a critical level, what plan should the state government execute if the condition worsens? There must be short-term and long-term plans regarding the water supply,” he said.

Mahdzir said this while accompanying the Barisan Nasional candidate for the Nenggiri by-election, Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani, to meet voters in Bertam Lama on Sunday (Aug 4).

On Thursday, it was reported that the water level at Muda Dam was at eight per cent, Pedu Dam at 39.09%, and Ahning Dam at 81.80% with an overall average of 43.68% across the three dams.

Earlier, Muhammad Sanusi stated that the drop in the water levels of the three dams does not affect the state’s agriculture.

Mahdzir said Muhammad Sanusi should have provided more accurate statistics regarding the matter.

"There are two aspects to water supply: one involves agriculture, and the other involves domestic use. There must be methods and plans for both,” he added. - Bernama

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