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        "id": 1670986,
        "msgid": "government-strategy-to-combat-el-nino-reservoirs-to-be-fully-filled-until-october-2026-1775883045",
        "date": "2026-04-11 11:18:15",
        "title": "Government Strategy to Combat El Ni\u00f1o: Reservoirs to be Fully Filled Until October 2026",
        "author": "Hilda B Alexander",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "The Indonesian government is maximising reservoir capacities nationwide to mitigate the prolonged dry season caused by the El Ni\u00f1o phenomenon, as outlined by the Minister of Public Works, Dody Hanggodo. This proactive measure aims to ensure optimal water supply for agriculture and other sectors, with reservoirs like Gajah Mungkur capable of supporting irrigation for several months. Additional strategies include weather modification operations and ongoing water control infrastructure development to address potential extended droughts.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Minister of Public Works, Dody Hanggodo,\nhas revealed the government\u2019s strategy to address the potential for a\nprolonged dry season due to the El Ni\u00f1o phenomenon, which involves\nmaximising the storage capacity of reservoirs across Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>According to Dody, this step has already begun as part of early\nmitigation efforts, including direct monitoring of the condition of\nseveral reservoirs.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that all reservoirs are currently being endeavoured to be\nkept in an optimal filled state to face the dry season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow, all reservoirs are being worked on to be made full,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>Dody explained that reservoirs at maximum capacity can support water\nneeds, particularly for the agricultural sector, for a certain period\neven without rain.<\/p>\n<p>He cited the Gajah Mungkur Reservoir as an example, which can supply\nirrigation water for the coming months if it is in a full condition.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, he emphasised that reservoir capacities still have a\nmaximum limit, so additional strategies are needed if the dry season\nlasts longer.<\/p>\n<p>As a follow-up measure, the Ministry of Public Works is preparing\noptions for weather modification operations to maintain water\navailability in reservoirs.<\/p>\n<p>According to Dody, this technology will be used to increase rainfall\nin the upstream areas of reservoirs if water reserves begin to\ndecline.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the government is continuing the construction of water\ncontrol infrastructure in several regions, including the building of\ndams at various locations as part of preventive efforts to address\nhydrometeorological disasters.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/government-strategy-to-combat-el-nino-reservoirs-to-be-fully-filled-until-october-2026-1775883045",
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