KUCHING, June 19 -- The water level at Batang Ai Dam is currently at 'Event and Drought Emergency Level 1', while Bakun Dam is at 'Drought Emergency Level 1', revealed Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.

The Deputy Chief Minister said Murum Dam is currently under 'Drought Event' status, while water levels at other major dams remain within normal ranges but could deteriorate if the hot and dry weather persists.

He said the Sarawak government has launched another round of cloud seeding operations in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) focussing on major dams and water catchment areas across the state.

A Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) report quoted Uggah as saying the targeted dams are Batang Ai in Lub...