ALOR SETAR: Release of water from the Beris Dam in Sik will be conducted periodically to stabilise the water levels in Sungai Muda, which serves as the water source for Kedah and Penang.

“Four days ago, there was a release of 10 million cubic metres of water from the dam into Sungai Muda,” said Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, adding that further periodic releases will follow until the water levels stabilise, ensuring clean water supply for Penang and Kedah.

The move was in response to a request from Penang due to declining water levels in Sungai Muda near the Penang Water Supply Corporation intake in Lahar Tiang, Bukit Mertajam.

“We sympathise with our neighbour, as I have seen images of drought at the Lahar Tiang intake due to the receding water levels of Sungai Muda,” he said after chairing the Kedah exco meeting on Wednesday.