Cloud seeding in Penang to begin at end of month, says PBAPP


Water level at the Air Itam Dam currently stands at 44.8% and the Teluk Bahang Dam, at 48.6%. – File photo

GEORGE TOWN: Cloud seeding operations to induce rain and replenish two dams on the island will begin at the end of April, says the Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP).

The operations would be conducted with assistance from the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) with targets being the water catchment areas of the Air Itam and Teluk Bahang dams.

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