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        "id": 2007970,
        "msgid": "bnpb-thousands-of-litres-of-water-distributed-to-combat-el-nino-drought-in-central-java-1790661816",
        "date": "2026-09-29 12:07:48",
        "title": "BNPB: Thousands of Litres of Water Distributed to Combat El Ni\u00f1o Drought in Central Java",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) is distributing thousands of litres of clean water to residents facing drought caused by the El Ni\u00f1o phenomenon in Central Java. The water supply aims to assist thousands of families in the Pati, Sragen, and Pemalang regencies as groundwater reserves continue to decline.",
        "content": "<p>The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has confirmed the\ndistribution of thousands of litres of clean water for residents\naffected by drought caused by the dry season and the El Ni\u00f1o phenomenon\nin three regencies in Central Java Province.<\/p>\n<p>The Acting Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information, and\nCommunication Centre, Berton SP Panjaitan, stated in Jakarta on Tuesday\nthat the impact of El Ni\u00f1o has triggered a decline in groundwater\nreserves in Central Java. Reports as of Monday (28\/9) indicate that\ndrought is currently affecting the Pati, Sragen, and Pemalang\nregencies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe distribution of clean water is being carried out periodically by\nlocal authorities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The BNPB Operations Control Directorate reported that in Pati\nRegency, the drought has affected 1,131 families (3,896 individuals)\nacross 15 villages spanning seven districts, including Winong,\nPucakwangi, Jaken, Jakenan, Gabus, Kayen, and Tambakromo. In response,\nthe Pati Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) rapid response team\nhas distributed 94,000 litres of clean water.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, in Pemalang Regency, the impact of the drought is the most\nwidespread, affecting 10,764 families in 23 villages across nine\ndistricts, namely Belik, Bawang, Pulosari, Watukumpul, Bantarbolang,\nRandudongkal, Bodeh, Warungpring, and Cilongok.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTanker fleets with capacities of 4,000 to 5,000 litres are being\ndeployed to meet the water needs of residents in Pemalang for the next\nthree days,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>According to Berton, the government\u2019s clean water intervention must\nbe accompanied by public awareness regarding water conservation, as the\ndry season and El Ni\u00f1o phenomenon are expected to persist for several\nmonths.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, he urged residents to refrain from burning rubbish or\nclearing land with fire to prevent forest and land fires during the\nintense heat, and to remain prepared with disaster emergency kits.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/bnpb-thousands-of-litres-of-water-distributed-to-combat-el-nino-drought-in-central-java-1790661816",
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