THE Penang Water Supply Authority has not made any application to the state government to carry out cloud seeding, said its chief executive officer Jaseni Maidinsa.

He said this was because the water levels at the state’s two main dams, Air Itam Dam and Teluk Bahang Dam were still sufficient.

“If the dam capacities drop to 30%, then we will apply (for cloud seeding to be carried out). Presently, we are monitoring,” he said when contacted by Bernama in George Town today.

Jaseni urged residents in the state to use water prudently and not waste it, especially during the Chinese New Year festive period.

The water authority’s website shows that the effective or maximum capacity of Air Itam Dam is at 59.4% and Teluk Bahang Dam at 37.4% today.

Penang is facing the threat of water supply shortage following little rainfall in the last four months, due to climate change. – Bernama, January 23, 2020.