ACEH TAMIANG - Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian has raised the issue of water quality experienced by refugees in the area affected by the Aceh Tamiang flash flood, and ordered the Kuala TNI Task Force (Satgas) to clean up the estuary.
"Drinking water may also have problems in some places, and also the cessation of rivers," said Tito when giving a speech at the joint fasting event with the people of Aceh Tamiang in Karang Baru, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Thursday, February 19.
Tito asked the Kuala TNI Task Force (Satgas) to clean up the river estuary, including cleaning the mud that is still piling up in the area.
"The Kuala Task Force here from the TNI, is working to clean up the river. While of course there are muds. We are working together," said Tito.
For drinking water, Tito separately conveyed that it was the responsibility of the local government, especially the regent.
"But there is also assistance from the TNI-Polri, there are boreholes that have been made. There are quite a lot of boreholes, yes. More than 200 are from the TNI and the Police," said Tito.
In addition, he also conveyed that there were water tanks that could be an alternative source of water for residents who needed clean water.
"In addition, there are vehicles that process dirty water into clean water," said Tito.
Tito Karnavian held a buka puasa bersama with Aceh Tamiang refugees who had occupied temporary housing (huntara) in Karang Baru, Aceh Tamiang, Aceh.
Tito invited the public to be grateful for the joint fasting opening held today, especially after the flash flood disaster that hit Aceh Tamiang in late November 2025.
"In the past disaster, one of the (areas) that was severely affected was in Aceh Tamiang. And we are still working hard to recover, even God willing it will be better," said Tito.
The indicators for the recovery of the area for Tito are the condition of roads, electricity, internet, as well as markets and shops that have started to operate.
"Everything is already visible, but it's not finished. There are still many things we want to do," said Tito.
Meanwhile, the opening this time was prepared by the TNI ranks from Kodim 0117/Aceh Tamiang.
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