As of 10am yesterday, the water level stood at 6.25m, just above the final warning level of 6.09m. Kerian district has 21,000ha of padi fields as of 2024, according to the Integrated Agriculture Development Area. In Perlis, 771 farmers operating about 720ha of padi fields outside the Muda Agricultural Develop­ment Authority area have been affected. Potential padi losses are estimated at 3,240 tonnes and could rise if dry conditions continue, further affecting farmers’ incomes. Farmers have been urged to register with Agrobank and their respective Area Farmers’ Organisation branches to ensure eligibility.

Source: The Star February 13, 2026 00:46 UTC