Social Minister Risma Observes Central Kalimantan Floods: It Can't Be Like This Every Year, There Must Be A Strategy To Deal With The Root Of The Problem

Social Minister Tri Rismaharini in Katingan Central Kalimantan/PHOTO VIA ANTARA

KASONGAN - Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharani said the need for comprehensive strategies and policies in dealing with floods in Central Kalimantan, especially Katingan Regency.

"It can't continue like this every year, so there must be a strategy to solve it to the root of the problem," he said while at the Kasongan Religious Park, quoted by Antara, Thursday, September 16.

The Minister of Social Affairs explained that the flooding caused residents to face difficulties in their lives.

"Moreover, the flow of rivers is not only in the Katingan area, so synergy is needed from several other regencies and cities. For that, it is hoped that later the provincial government can facilitate this organization," he continued.

Risma also reminded that things that also need to be of common concern, namely related to data collection of disaster victims.

Community data, he said, must be real in order to facilitate the application of the aid distribution rules so that they are right on target.

Based on data submitted by the Ministry of Social Affairs, in Kasongan Lama Village, Katingan Hilir District, assistance was provided in the form of 156 packages of ready-to-eat food, 102 packages of children's food, 50 sheets of blankets, 30 packages of "kids ware", 30 packages of "family kit", 35 "foodware". package, 35 units of kitchen utensils, 100 sheets of mattress and 20 rolls of mattresses.

"This ready-to-eat food can be distributed immediately, especially to areas that are far away, so that it can last longer and ease the burden on the community," he said.

Deputy Governor of Central Kalimantan, Edy Pratowo, acknowledged the importance of dealing with flooding problems that have a long-term impact in the area.

"The most important thing is the long-term handling that must be considered together so that this does not happen again," he said.

Before visiting the flood-affected areas in Kasongan, Katingan, Social Minister Risma and his staff accompanied by the Deputy Governor Edy Pratowo visited the public kitchen in the Tagana field in the Mendawai area, Palangka Raya which was also affected by the flood.