JAKARTA - The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) noted that as of August 23, 2023, a number of areas in West Java experienced a drought hydrometeorological disaster in 28 sub-districts spread across 11 districts in West Java province.
Head of the BNPB Disaster Data, Information and Communication Center Abdul Muhari said the local government's short-term solution was affected by the distribution of clean water to residents.
Responding to drought conditions in the region, BPBD cooperates with PDAM in distributing water to residents. In addition, BPBD also coordinates with related agencies for handling affected residents' land. The area of the land affected by drought is still in the process of collecting data.
A total of 19,464 families need clean water assistance. A total of 525,500 liters of clean water has been issued by the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) to people in drought-affected areas.
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Areas affected by drought include Bogor, Bekasi, Sukabumi, West Bandung, Garut, Cirebon, Subang, Ciamis, Majalengka, Karawang and Pangandaran regencies. Most sub-districts experience drought in Bogor Regency with a total of 13 sub-districts.
Thirteen sub-districts affected by drought in Bogor Regency are Jasinga, Citeureup, Babakan Madang, Jonggol, Rancabung, Ciseeng, Cibungbulang, Sukajaya, Cisarua, Leuwisadeng, Tanjungsari, Cariu and Tenjo sub-districts.
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