Bekasi Regency BPBD Distributes 10,000 Litres of Clean Water in Cibarusah

The Bekasi Regency Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has begun distributing clean water aid to residents affected by drought in the southern part of Bekasi. On Monday (6/7), the aid targeted residents in Kampung Cihanjuang RT 02 RW 06, Desa Ridogalih, Cibarusah District. This step was taken in response to the dwindling supply of clean water during the dry season, which has made it difficult for residents to meet their basic daily needs. Haidir, from the BPBD Bekasi Regency Disaster Task Force, revealed that 10,000 litres of clean water had been sent to the location. “BPBD Bekasi Regency continues to strive to provide the best service to communities affected by drought. We moved quickly to distribute clean water aid based on reports and requests from the village government so that residents’ basic needs remain met,” Haidir said in a statement on Tuesday (7/7). Haidir added that his team will continue to conduct intensive monitoring of areas that have the potential to experience similar water crises. Coordination with village governments and relevant agencies is being strengthened so that the handling of the drought’s impact can be carried out appropriately and sustainably. Ahmad Sapruddin, Head of Services for Ridogalih Village, explained that the water crisis is currently affecting two main areas, namely Dusun II and Dusun III. The most critical condition was reported in Dusun III because its location is at the end of the Perumda Tirta Bhagasasi water distribution network. “The affected residents total around 670 families spread across the two hamlets. As long as the water supply is not flowing, some residents are forced to buy clean water to meet their daily needs,” Ahmad said. He appreciated the swift action of the Bekasi Regency Government through BPBD. According to him, this aid is crucial not only for household needs but also to support activities in places of worship. This difficult situation was felt directly by Anik, a resident of Kampung Cihanjuang. She admitted that the difficulty in obtaining clean water has been ongoing for approximately the last two to three months. “Alhamdulillah, this clean water aid is very useful for daily needs such as cooking, washing, and drinking. Everything is used for family needs,” she said. Although helped by the emergency aid, Anik hopes the local government can formulate a long-term solution. Considering that the drought in the Cibarusah area is an annual problem, residents are hoping for improvements to the water flow infrastructure so that it remains smooth even when entering the dry season.