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Bogor distributes 1.7 million liters of clean water amid drought

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

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  • Bogor regency distributed 1.767 million liters of clean water to residents affected by drought through Aug. 31, 2026.
  • The drought affected several districts after declining rainfall reduced spring flows and dried up household wells.
  • Local agencies and the Indonesian Red Cross are using tanker trucks, while residents can request assistance through village governments or emergency services.

Bogor Regency has delivered 1.767 million liters of clean water to residents facing drought in West Java through the end of August 2026.

The distribution followed instructions from Bogor Regent Rudy Susmanto, who directed officials to respond quickly wherever residents struggled to secure water. “The regent instructed us to immediately assist people experiencing difficulty accessing clean water. The local government is present to ensure that basic public needs continue to be met,” Bogor Regional Secretary Ajat Rochmat Jatnika said.

Water from the Tirta Kahuripan drinking-water company reached affected communities by tanker truck. The operation brought together the company, the Bogor Regional Disaster Management Agency, the Fire and Rescue Service, the Social Affairs Office and the Bogor branch of the Indonesian Red Cross.

The regent instructed us to immediately assist people experiencing difficulty accessing clean water. The local government is present to ensure that basic public needs continue to be met.

— Ajat Rochmat JatnikaBogor’s regional secretary described the regent’s instructions and the government’s response to the drought.

Drought was recorded in several districts during July and August, including Dramaga, Jonggol, Cisarua, Parung Panjang, Cigombong, Jasinga, Babakan Madang, Klapanunggal and Megamendung. Reduced rainfall lowered spring discharge, leaving some residents’ wells dry.

The heaviest reported impacts included Sukawening village in Dramaga, where 330 households, or 1,186 people, faced a clean-water crisis. Leuwikaret village in Klapanunggal reported impacts on 264 households, or 1,032 people. In Srogol village, Cigombong, 391 households, or 923 people, were affected. Officials said they would continue monitoring conditions and adjust deliveries to local needs. Residents can seek help through their village government, which forwards requests to the disaster agency, or contact the agency’s call center at 0812-1010-9002 and emergency line 112.

We are continuing to strengthen collaboration so clean-water distribution can reach people in need quickly and accurately.

— Ajat Rochmat JatnikaHe described coordination among local agencies and aid organizations.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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