Majalengka Declares Drought and Forest Fire Emergency Alert for 2026

The Majalengka Regency Government has officially declared a Drought and Forest and Land Fire (Karhutla) Emergency Alert Status for 2026. This measure was taken following the increased risk of a clean water crisis and the potential for hotspots in several areas during the dry season.

The status designation is contained in Majalengka Regent Decree Number: 100.3.3.2/KEP.567-BPBD/2026, signed by Majalengka Regent Eman Suherman. This emergency alert status is effective from 2 June 2026 to 31 October 2026.

The Chief Executive of the Majalengka Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), Agus Tamim, has instructed all district heads and village chiefs to immediately conduct detailed mapping of the affected areas. The data must include specifics by name and address down to the neighbourhood and community unit levels.

“This instruction aims to ensure that the distribution of clean water aid can be carried out immediately and on target for residents who are beginning to experience water difficulties,” said Agus Tamim in his written statement on Tuesday (23/6).

Beyond the clean water crisis, the threat of Forest and Land Fires (Karhutla) is a serious concern. Fire-prone areas have been identified in state forest zones (Perhutani), around the Mount Ciremai National Park (TNGC), and on dry land owned by residents.

The Majalengka BPBD is currently optimising cross-sector coordination to accelerate disaster response. “We are collaborating with the TNI, Polri, the Civil Service Police Unit and Fire Department, the Social Service, and disaster management volunteers to tackle the impacts of this dry season,” Agus added.

The public is urged to begin economising on water resource management and is strictly prohibited from burning land or carelessly discarding cigarette butts, which could trigger widespread forest fires.