PMI Distributes 2.1 Million Litres of Clean Water to Tackle Drought in East Java Since June 2026
The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) in East Java has distributed 2,163,430 litres of clean water to communities affected by drought from June 2026 to 20 August 2026 across several areas in East Java experiencing clean water shortages.
“We are carrying out this clean water distribution to help communities who are having difficulty obtaining water due to drought conditions,” said East Java PMI Chairman Imam Utomo in Surabaya on Friday (21/8).
Since June until 20 August 2026, PMI branches in regencies and cities across East Java have distributed aid targeting 113 urban villages/villages in 59 sub-districts spread across 18 regencies and cities in East Java. From this response, a total of 135,944 people have been recorded as beneficiaries.
PMI is coordinating with the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) and a number of related agencies to ensure that clean water distribution can reach areas in need.
According to Imam, the peak of the drier dry season is expected to occur from July to September 2026. This condition is a concern for PMI in determining response measures on the ground, particularly in areas experiencing limited clean water sources.
“In addition to distributing clean water, East Java PMI is also promoting hygiene and health to affected communities. These activities have reached around 12,095 beneficiaries,” he said.
The education is carried out to raise public awareness about the importance of maintaining hygiene and health amid drought conditions, while also encouraging the adoption of clean and healthy living behaviours.
East Java PMI has confirmed that the response to the impacts of drought will continue to be carried out by adapting to conditions in each region. The distribution of clean water aid will continue to be strengthened, especially in areas experiencing limited water sources during the peak of the dry season.
Through coordination with regency/city PMI branches, BPBD, and related agencies, East Java PMI is working to ensure that communities affected by drought continue to have access to basic needs, particularly clean water, during the ongoing dry conditions.