Padi farmers struggling amid water crisis in Perlis

Worrying sight: An aerial view of the almost dried up Bukit Merah Dam in Kerian. — Photo from the Irrigation and Drainage Department

KANGAR: The dry spell in Perlis that began in May is becoming a nightmare for padi farmers, resulting in a 50% drop in their income.

Farmers like Khairil Anuar Safar, 52, from Kampung Belukar, are particularly affected as they have just started planting.