Ahmad Luthfi Pushes for Accelerated Flood Handling in Greater Solo
In addition to sending aid, Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi also inspected flood locations in Dusun Daleman, Desa Ngringo, Jaten Subdistrict, Karanganyar Regency, today. The inspection was accompanied by Regent of Karanganyar Rober Christanto and Deputy Regent Ade Eliana.
Luthfi wants to ensure that flood handling in the Greater Solo area is carried out immediately. During the visit to the flood site in Karanganyar, the entourage walked along the embankment to reach the residents’ settlement area.
During the inspection, he dialogued with nearby residents and coordinated with the Regent regarding short-term handling.
“Stay spirited, yes. This is me with the Regent and Deputy Regent. We’re inspecting together. Hopefully, the waterlogging recedes soon,” said Luthfi in a written statement, Wednesday (15/4/2026).
He also explained that he would coordinate with the Bengawan Solo River Basin Authority (BBWS) regarding long-term handling along the Bengawan Solo river basin area. The temporary measures being pursued include the installation of parabags.
“If we’re talking about authority, this is under BBWS’s jurisdiction, but I have coordinated with the Regent. We can propose parabags (trapbags) along 200 metres. The water is already starting to recede,” he stated.
In the meantime, Luthfi also emphasised that related provincial government agencies have been deployed to the site, from the Social Affairs Office, BPBD, to the Public Works and Public Housing Office.
“Our offices are already operational and continue to collect data,” he revealed.
At the same time, the Central Java Provincial Government sent aid to Surakarta City.
Meanwhile, Head of the Central Java Provincial Social Affairs Office Imam Maskur stated that the aid sent consists of basic needs to support the lives of victims during the disaster handling period. This was carried out in accordance with Governor Ahmad Luthfi’s instructions.
“This aid is a form of the government’s concern for flood-affected communities, so that their basic needs remain fulfilled,” he said.
The aid distributed includes 100 ready-to-eat meal packages worth Rp 7,603,500, 100 ready-to-eat side dish packages worth Rp 3,979,300, 3 family tents worth Rp 18,301,680, 30 mattresses worth Rp 12,121,200, 30 roll-up tents worth Rp 7,009,650, 50 blankets worth Rp 4,884,950, 40 family kits worth Rp 16,632,240, and 24 kids’ wear packages worth Rp 11,304,000. The total value of the aid distributed reaches Rp 81,836,520.
“We ensure that the aid is received by the affected communities. All emergency needs are met,” he clarified.
The Central Java Provincial Government ensures it will continue to monitor field conditions and is ready to provide additional aid if needed, in line with recovery efforts for flood-affected residents in Surakarta.
“We continue to monitor and coordinate with several parties regarding conditions at the disaster site,” he concluded.