To anticipate recurring water crises every dry season, the Bekasi\nRegency Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) is pushing for long-term\nsolutions through the construction of dams and water storage facilities\nin upstream areas. This effort is being undertaken in collaboration with\nthe Citarum River Basin Organisation (BBWS Citarum) and the\nCiliwung-Cisadane River Basin Organisation (BBWS Ciliwung-Cisadane).<\/p>\n
Currently, the disaster status of Bekasi Regency remains at the\nemergency alert level, considering the ongoing developments in the\nfield. The Head of Emergency and Logistics at Bekasi BPBD, Dodi\nSupriante, emphasised the importance of rainwater harvesting\ninfrastructure to ensure water supply availability when the dry season\narrives.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope the construction of dams in the upstream areas is completed\npromptly so that rainwater can be captured during the rainy season and\nutilised during the dry season,\u201d said Dodi on Friday.<\/p>\n
In addition to preparing long-term solutions, the BPBD is calling for\npublic awareness regarding daily water usage. Dodi urged the community\nto conserve water and report shortages through village governments so\nthat the distribution of aid can be scheduled immediately.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe invite the community to use water sparingly. If there are areas\nexperiencing clean water shortages, please report them through the\nvillage government so that aid distribution can be scheduled promptly\nand equitably,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Currently, approximately 2,592 hectares of rice fields in Bekasi\nRegency are affected by drought. The Bekasi Regency Government is\npreparing emergency irrigation pumps and agricultural insurance for\nfarmers.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/anticipating-prolonged-drought-bekasi-bpbd-urges-upstream-dam-construction-1785477111", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }