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        "id": 1636609,
        "msgid": "east-java-provincial-government-ensures-accelerated-flood-handling-in-pasuruan-1774525906",
        "date": "2026-03-26 18:19:52",
        "title": "East Java Provincial Government Ensures Accelerated Flood Handling in Pasuruan",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "The East Java Provincial Government is coordinating efforts to expedite flood response and ensure resident safety in Pasuruan Regency, where heavy rains and river overflows have affected over 1,148 households across multiple districts. Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa visited the impacted areas, overseeing assessments, logistics distribution, evacuation tents, and the deployment of 10 water pumps to drain floodwaters from residential zones. The initiative also includes establishing community kitchens to provide adequate, quality meals, highlighting the government's commitment to rapid disaster mitigation amid challenging geographical conditions.",
        "content": "<p>Pasuruan, East Java (ANTARA) - The East Java Provincial Government\ncontinues to foster cooperation and coordination with all relevant\nagencies to ensure the acceleration of flood handling and the safety of\nresidents in Pasuruan Regency affected by flooding since Tuesday (24\/3)\nnight.<\/p>\n<p>East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa, during a visit to\nPasuruan on Thursday, stated that the East Java Regional Disaster\nManagement Agency (BPBD Jatim) together with the Pasuruan Regency BPBD\nhas undertaken various handling measures, from assessments, logistics\ndistribution, provision of evacuation tents, to the deployment of boats\nto assist resident mobility in affected areas.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to ensure resident safety and accelerate the handling of\nflood impacts through various concrete steps on the ground,\u201d she\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>During her visit to the flood site in Bandaran Hamlet, Jarangan\nVillage, Rejoso Subdistrict, Pasuruan Regency, she explained that this\nflooding was triggered by high rainfall intensity and overflows from\nlocal river tributaries, exacerbated by the geographical conditions that\ncause water to easily pool.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding this, she said that the East Java Provincial Government\ntogether with the Pasuruan Regency Government has prepared 10 water\npumps to drain the pooling water out of residential areas.<\/p>\n<p>Khofifah also inspected the community kitchen at the Rejoso\nSubdistrict Office to ensure readiness in food production and\ndistribution for affected residents.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe ensure that residents\u2019 consumption needs are well met. Production\nmust be sufficient, distribution even, and food quality maintained,\u201d she\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>On that occasion, she also distributed basic necessities aid to\nhundreds of flood-affected residents, some of whom had to evacuate due\nto high water levels.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the BPBD Jatim report as of Thursday, the total number of\naffected households in Pasuruan Regency reaches 1,148, spread across\nseveral subdistricts, including Beji, Rejoso, Bangil, Winongan, Grati,\nKraton, and Gempol.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/east-java-provincial-government-ensures-accelerated-flood-handling-in-pasuruan-1774525906",
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