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        "id": 1593959,
        "msgid": "dengkeng-river-embankment-breach-in-cawas-klaten-begins-repairs-1772812829",
        "date": "2026-03-06 21:37:00",
        "title": "Dengkeng River Embankment Breach in Cawas, Klaten, Begins Repairs",
        "author": "Heryadi",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "An embankment breach on the Dengkeng River in Dukuh Jetakan, Desa Bawak, Cawas, Klaten (Central Java) has begun emergency repairs involving the TNI, Polri, BPBD, BBWS Bengawan Solo, volunteers, and local residents. The roughly 25-metre section of damaged embankment is being repaired from 5 March to mitigate flood risks after the breach on 4 March, with authorities emphasising mutual aid and community safety. The operation highlights strong inter-agency cooperation and community resilience in facing flood hazards.",
        "content": "<p>Repair work began on the breached embankment of the Dengkeng River in\nDukuh Jetakan, Desa Bawak, Kecamatan Cawas, Klaten (Central Java) on\nThursday, 5 March, with the involvement of various elements of the\nIndonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the Police (Polri), BPBD, BBWS\nBengawan Solo, as well as volunteers and local residents, in a\ncoordinated emergency response to minimise flood risk.<\/p>\n<p>The breach of the Dengkeng River embankment occurred on Tuesday\nevening, 4 March, after heavy to moderate rain from 16:30 to 23:00 WIB.\nAs a result, river water flooded residential areas.<\/p>\n<p>As stated by Captain Inf Sukimanto, the commander of Danramil\n20\/Cawas, the emergency repair of the breached embankment in Dukuh\nJetakan, Desa Bawak, Kecamatan Cawas, is part of efforts to counter\nflood surges on the Dengkeng River.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The emergency repair of the breached embankment in Dukuh Jetakan,\nDesa Bawak, Kecamatan Cawas, is being accelerated to anticipate and\nprevent downstream floods during this extreme rainy season,\u2019 he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>A range of agencies is involved in the emergency response, including\nKodim 0723\/Klaten, the Polres, BPBD, BBWS Bengawan Solo, as well as\nvolunteers and communities.<\/p>\n<p>According to Sukimanto, the acceleration of the embankment repair is\na preventive measure to reduce flood risk in the residential areas. He\nadded that, so far, there has been no negative impact on the\ncommunity.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We are accelerating the repair of the breached embankment through a\ngotong royong approach. This work demonstrates the strong synergy among\nthe TNI, Polri, related agencies, volunteers, and the community,\u2019 he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>The spirit of togetherness and mutual aid shown by the community is\nthe main strength in addressing the region\u2019s challenges. Those values\nshould be maintained.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018With this embankment repair, it is expected to minimise potential\nflood risks and provide safety and comfort to residents in the Dengkeng\nRiver catchment,\u2019 he concluded. (E-2)<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/dengkeng-river-embankment-breach-in-cawas-klaten-begins-repairs-1772812829",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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