Rare Rain, 2 Districts In Banggai, Central Sulawesi Islands, Clean Water Crisis

Central Sulawesi BPBD officers inspected a resident's water reservoir in Burgi District, Banggai Regency, Monday (4/11/2024). (ANTARA/HO-BPBD Central Sulawesi)

SULTENG - The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Central Sulawesi Province (Sulteng) reported a clean water crisis for two sub-districts in Banggai Islands Regency.

"Reports from the disaster management rapid reaction team, two sub-districts with water crisis, namely Bulagi and South Bulagi," said Head of Emergency and Logistics Division of Central Sulawesi BPBD Andi Sembiring in Palu, Tuesday, December 3, as reported by Antara.

He explained that the water crisis had occurred in the last two months. This is due to the low intensity of rainfall and has resulted in several villages having a clean water crisis. He said residents had difficulty getting water to drink, cook, and sanitation needs.

"Especially for residents who live in mountainous areas, they only rely on rainwater to meet their daily needs," he said.

Based on reports, the coverage of affected areas, namely the Bugulgi District in Alul Village, is 242 families (KK) or 753 people, Sosom Village 213 families (534 people) and Toolon Village 120 families (374 people).

Furthermore, in South Bulagi District, namely Momotan Village 84 families (241 people), Pipilonot Paipaisu Village 74 families (230 people), Palabatu Village One 60 families (172 people), Mangais Village 24 families (73 people), Unu Village 67 families (192 people) and Buluni Village 260 families (93 people).

He said that currently, people are making independent efforts to use brackish water for bathing and washing clothes. Meanwhile, for consumption needs, residents buy clean water and rainwater that is still left in the shelter.