Kedah Govt May Resort to Cloud Seeding to Combat Dry Days as Dam Water Levels Continue to Drop

He said the situation is expected to mirror last year’s conditions, when cloud seeding operations were carried out by the Kedah State Water Resources Board with assistance from the Royal Malaysian Air Force over the Gubir Dam area.

He recalled visiting Gubir last year, when only the river remained and the reservoir had nearly dried up, adding that a similar pattern could be repeating this year, according to a statement posted on Facebook.

Sanusi urged all relevant agencies to take appropriate action in accordance with existing standard operating procedures to manage the situation effectively. He added that the ongoing harvesting season has somewhat eased water demand in the agricultural sector. With fields dry, harvesting activities have become more efficient, allowing machinery to operate without obstruction.

The Menteri Besar also highlighted the unpredictability of current weather patterns, noting that districts such as Padang Terap and Sik, despite their forested and hilly landscapes, are among the hottest areas recorded. As of 12 PM today (28 March), Kubang Pasu recorded the highest temperature in the state at 38 degrees Celsius.

According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department, several districts in Kedah have reached high‑temperature alert levels, with some areas experiencing daily maximum temperatures exceeding 37 degrees Celsius for consecutive days.