Six reservoirs drying up

Six reservoirs drying up

PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The water levels in six major
reservoirs in Central Java have dropped between 25 percent and 50
percent as of late last month.

Although the water levels in the reservoirs has affected water
supplies to vast irrigation systems and residents' clean water
supplies, Governor Soewardi said yesterday that it happens every
year and that there was nothing to worry about.

The six reservoirs concerned are the Penjalin in Brebes,
Cacaban in Tegal, Mrica in Banjarnegara, Wadaslintang in Kebumen,
Kedungombo in Boyolali and Gajahmungkur in Wonogiri.

"The reservoirs will regain their water levels as soon as the
rainy season starts," he said. (wah)