Drought Hits 17 Regencies and Cities in West Java

The prolonged dry season has caused a drought disaster. In West Java, drought has struck 17 regencies and cities.

The West Java Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) recorded that drought and clean water shortages have affected 95 districts.

“We have recorded 207 villages and urban wards experiencing drought and clean water shortages,” said West Java BPBD spokesperson Hadi Rahmat on Wednesday (29/7).

A total of 64,274 households, or 214,381 people, have been affected by the drought and clean water crisis. BPBD and other disaster management agencies have distributed clean water to affected locations, totalling 4,267,500 litres.

Bogor Regency has recorded the highest severity, with drought affecting 86 villages across 26 districts.

Some 31,605 households, or 108,629 residents, have been affected. Clean water aid distributed to the area has reached 877,500 litres.

Other areas also experiencing high levels of severity are Bekasi Regency, Karawang Regency, Tasikmalaya Regency and Purwakarta Regency.

“We urge the public to make efforts to conserve water. West Java BPBD will assist affected areas by distributing clean water,” Hadi added. (H-4)