Water level in Bukit Merah Dam goes up, but still insufficient for agriculture, says Perak exco rep


IPOH: The water level at the Bukit Merah Dam in Bagan Serai has risen but it is still not enough to reopen its irrigation supply to the agricultural sector, says Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin.

The Perak water committee chairman said that as of July 16, the water level was recorded at about 6.3m, compared to 6.09m on June 28.

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