The West Java Provincial Government has established an Emergency\nAlert Status for drought and forest and land fires (Karhutla), effective\nfrom 1 July until 30 September.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis status is an anticipatory measure to face potential disasters\nduring the dry season. This Decree is not intended to cause concern, but\nrather serves as a form of readiness so that all elements of government,\nsociety, and stakeholders can act more quickly before risks develop into\ndisasters,\u201d stated the Head of the West Java Regional Disaster\nManagement Agency (BPBD), Teten Ali Mulku Engkun, on Thursday (2\/7).<\/p>\n
BPBD West Java, he continued, will remain on alert and present for\nthe community. \u201cLet us work together to protect the environment, use\nwater wisely, refrain from land clearing through burning, and\nimmediately report any potential fires or conditions that may pose a\ndanger.\u201d<\/p>\n
He explained that most areas in West Java have entered the dry season\nperiod. This condition requires collective attention, as it has the\npotential to increase the risk of drought, clean water crises, forest\nand land fires, as well as fires in residential areas.<\/p>\n
According to Teten, the Emergency Alert Status serves as a foundation\nto strengthen prevention, preparedness, and disaster risk mitigation\nmeasures. Vigilance should not begin when problems arise, but long\nbefore they occur.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe public is urged to start using water wisely, avoid open burning,\nrefrain from discarding cigarette butts carelessly, and immediately\nreport any potential incidents that could trigger fires,\u201d he\nconcluded.<\/p>\n
He added that the dry season should not be feared, but rather faced\nwith preparedness. \u201cSmall steps taken today can help reduce the risk of\ndisasters in the future. Small steps taken together today will become a\ngreat strength in keeping West Java safe, resilient, and ready to face\nthe dry season.\u201d<\/p>\n
In parts of Sukabumi City, West Java, water crises have already begun\nto emerge following the reduction in rainfall intensity.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the West Bandung Regency Government has also established\nan Emergency Alert Status for drought and forest and land fires,\neffective until September 2026. Drought in Gemuruh and Serang Villages\nwas triggered by a decrease in water source discharge after the Siwuluh\nirrigation canal embankment breached some time ago.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/west-java-declares-drought-and-forest-fire-emergency-alert-status-1783007496", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }