The Muda Agricultural Development Authority (Mada) is committed to ensuring the efficient use of water from the three dams under its jurisdiction to mitigate the anticipated effects of the prolonged drought expected next year, its chairperson Ismail Salleh said.

He said the authority expects an increase in water levels at the Pedu, Ahning and Muda dams by the end of this year, which should ensure sufficient supply for agricultural, domestic and industrial use.

“It is currently the harvest season...