Move to make rain fall over dam


A view of the low water level at Teluk Bahang dam in Teluk Bahang, Penang. – Photos: CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

ALTHOUGH the water situation in Penang has not reached a critical stage, the water supply at the Ayer Itam dam can only last for another 45 days.

Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) chief executive officer Datuk Jaseni Maidinsa said they have to build up the capacity in the coming raining season.

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