Banjarnegara BPBD Distributes Clean Water to Five Drought-Affected Villages
The Banjarnegara Regency Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) in Central Java has distributed clean water aid to residents in five villages affected by drought during the 2026 dry season.
Head of the Banjarnegara Regency BPBD, Aji Piluroso, stated on Wednesday that clean water distribution has so far been carried out in Gemuruh Village and Serang Village, Bawang District; Somawangi Village, Mandiraja District; Duren Village, Pagedongan District; and Kasilib Village, Wanadadi District. He noted that the distribution of clean water aid for residents of Duren Village and Kasilib Village was carried out on Wednesday (1/7) afternoon. Previously, the BPBD had also distributed clean water aid to Gemuruh Village and Serang Village on Monday (29/6) and Somawangi Village on Tuesday (30/6).
“As of today, five villages have received clean water distribution. Duren and Kasilib villages are indeed areas that are affected by drought almost every year,” he explained. He said Gemuruh Village and Serang Village experienced disruption to their clean water supply due to reduced water source discharge, influenced by the breach of the Siwuluh irrigation channel embankment some time ago, thus requiring clean water distribution assistance.
In relation to this, his agency will continue to monitor the development of the drought and has instructed all BPBD personnel, volunteers, and officials at the district level to immediately report if any areas begin to experience a clean water crisis. “In accordance with the directive of the Banjarnegara Regent, we are deploying all available resources, including facilities, personnel, and volunteers, to anticipate the impacts of drought and accelerate handling in areas in need,” he stressed.
According to him, the number of affected villages still has the potential to increase as the dry season continues. Therefore, the BPBD has readied four water tanker fleets and is coordinating with volunteers and various stakeholders so that aid distribution can reach all areas in need. He said clean water distribution is not carried out every day in the same location, but is adjusted according to needs on the ground and implemented on a rotating basis.
In addition to relying on the BPBD fleet, his agency also hopes for support from various stakeholders to assist with clean water distribution if the number of affected areas continues to grow. Regarding budget readiness, he said the Banjarnegara Regency Government has provided an additional budget of Rp600 million specifically allocated for clean water aid distribution. “The most important thing is the adequacy of the operational budget. Hopefully, it will remain sufficient until the rainy season arrives so that clean water distribution can continue according to the community’s needs,” said Aji.