Hot weather: Bukit Merah Dam Critical for Irrigation Level 1 IPOH: The current status of the Bukit Merah Dam is at the Critical Irrigation Level 1 level, which is 6.965 metres (m) compared to the alert level of 7.62 m. The Kerian District Irrigation and Drainage Department on its Facebook page announced that the irrigation supply reserve for the dam was 18.6958 million cubic metres as of yesterday. “Farmers are advised to always use water prudently and economically,” the statement said. The normal level for the standard operating procedure (SOP) for irrigation supply is 8.69 m. — NAMED

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