In addition to sending aid, Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi also\ninspected flood locations in Dusun Daleman, Desa Ngringo, Jaten\nSubdistrict, Karanganyar Regency, today. The inspection was accompanied\nby Regent of Karanganyar Rober Christanto and Deputy Regent Ade\nEliana.<\/p>\n
Luthfi wants to ensure that flood handling in the Greater Solo area\nis carried out immediately. During the visit to the flood site in\nKaranganyar, the entourage walked along the embankment to reach the\nresidents\u2019 settlement area.<\/p>\n
During the inspection, he dialogued with nearby residents and\ncoordinated with the Regent regarding short-term handling.<\/p>\n
\u201cStay spirited, yes. This is me with the Regent and Deputy Regent.\nWe\u2019re inspecting together. Hopefully, the waterlogging recedes soon,\u201d\nsaid Luthfi in a written statement, Wednesday (15\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n
He also explained that he would coordinate with the Bengawan Solo\nRiver Basin Authority (BBWS) regarding long-term handling along the\nBengawan Solo river basin area. The temporary measures being pursued\ninclude the installation of parabags.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf we\u2019re talking about authority, this is under BBWS\u2019s jurisdiction,\nbut I have coordinated with the Regent. We can propose parabags\n(trapbags) along 200 metres. The water is already starting to recede,\u201d\nhe stated.<\/p>\n
In the meantime, Luthfi also emphasised that related provincial\ngovernment agencies have been deployed to the site, from the Social\nAffairs Office, BPBD, to the Public Works and Public Housing Office.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur offices are already operational and continue to collect data,\u201d\nhe revealed.<\/p>\n
At the same time, the Central Java Provincial Government sent aid to\nSurakarta City.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Head of the Central Java Provincial Social Affairs Office\nImam Maskur stated that the aid sent consists of basic needs to support\nthe lives of victims during the disaster handling period. This was\ncarried out in accordance with Governor Ahmad Luthfi\u2019s instructions.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis aid is a form of the government\u2019s concern for flood-affected\ncommunities, so that their basic needs remain fulfilled,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The aid distributed includes 100 ready-to-eat meal packages worth Rp\n7,603,500, 100 ready-to-eat side dish packages worth Rp 3,979,300, 3\nfamily tents worth Rp 18,301,680, 30 mattresses worth Rp 12,121,200, 30\nroll-up tents worth Rp 7,009,650, 50 blankets worth Rp 4,884,950, 40\nfamily kits worth Rp 16,632,240, and 24 kids\u2019 wear packages worth Rp\n11,304,000. The total value of the aid distributed reaches Rp\n81,836,520.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe ensure that the aid is received by the affected communities. All\nemergency needs are met,\u201d he clarified.<\/p>\n
The Central Java Provincial Government ensures it will continue to\nmonitor field conditions and is ready to provide additional aid if\nneeded, in line with recovery efforts for flood-affected residents in\nSurakarta.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe continue to monitor and coordinate with several parties regarding\nconditions at the disaster site,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ahmad-luthfi-pushes-for-accelerated-flood-handling-in-greater-solo-1776246661", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }