JAKARTA - The South Kalimantan Provincial Education and Culture Office (Disdikbud) recorded that around 20 state schools in its area were affected by the flood disaster.
Head of the Kalsel Education and Culture Office Galuh Tantri Narindra said that his party was conducting data collection of SMA, SMK and SLB, both state and private, which were affected by floods in a number of areas in South Kalimantan. From the provisional results, it was recorded that around 20 state schools were affected by floods.
"We are identifying high schools, vocational schools and vocational schools throughout South Kalimantan that are affected by floods. There are about 20 schools, but for private schools we are still collecting data," said Tantri in Banjarbaru, Friday, quoted by Antara.
He explained that the flood had a significant impact on the learning process. One of them occurred at SMAN 3 Martapura which was visited by Disdikbud Kalsel on Thursday, January 8, where the school entrance was flooded by about 60-70 centimeters.
To minimize damage, his party has taken steps to secure school facilities and infrastructure.
"The flood conditions certainly affect the learning process. As in SMAN 3 Martapura, the access to the school was submerged by almost 50 centimeters. However, we have carried out construction engineering, and thank God the tables and chairs can be secured so that they are not damaged," he explained.
Tantri emphasized that repairing schools affected by floods was a priority for the West Kalimantan Education and Culture Office in 2026. Currently, his party is still calculating the level of damage and the budget needs required for repairs.
"Repairing the affected schools is our priority in 2026. We are calculating the level of damage and the allocation of the budget that must be prepared," he said.
Based on data from the South Kalimantan Education and Culture Office, schools affected by the flood are spread across several areas, including Hulu Sungai Utara Regency, Banjar Regency, Banjarmasin City, Barito Kuala Regency, and Tanah Laut Regency.
In addition, the impact of flooding varies, ranging from puddles in the school yard to entering classrooms and practice rooms.
Some of the schools affected include SLB Negeri 1 Amuntai, SMAN 3 Martapura, SMAN 1 Mataraman, SMAN 1 Aluh-Aluh, SMAN 1 Beruntung Baru, SMAN 1 Gambut, SMK Sungai Tabuk, SMK Kertak Hanyar, and SMK NU Ma'arif. In addition, there is also SMAN 13 Banjarmasin, SMAN 1 Jejangkit, SMAN 1 Mandastana, and SMK Harapan Bangsa.
Meanwhile, for the Tabalong, Balangan, Hulu Sungai Tengah, Hulu Sungai Selatan, Tapin, Tanah Bumbu, Kotabaru, and Banjarbaru City Regencies, the Kalsel Education and Culture Office noted that there were no schools affected by the flood.
During the flood period, the South Kalimantan Education and Culture Office continued to encourage learning activities through the Distance Learning (PJJ) or online system.
This policy was taken considering that many student houses were also flooded, making it difficult for them to carry out normal activities.
"In the flood condition, we don't want children to lose the opportunity to learn. Therefore, we implement PJJ or online learning. We also provide relaxation to schools, teachers, and students, including in terms of absenteeism," said Tantri.
Tantri hopes for the support of the entire community so that the flood will soon recede, so that learning activities at schools can return to normal as before.
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