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Cimahi City Declares Drought Emergency Amid Anticipation of Long Dry Spell

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The city government of Cimahi, Indonesia, has declared a drought emergency status for three months, from July 1 to September 30, 2026.
  • This declaration aims to strengthen emergency response and preparedness for the impacts of the prolonged dry season.
  • The local disaster management agency will coordinate with relevant parties to manage the drought's effects, anticipating a drier and longer dry season due to the end of La Niña.

The city government of Cimahi, Indonesia, has officially declared a drought emergency status, a measure set to remain in effect for three months from July 1 to September 30, 2026. This proactive step is designed to bolster emergency response capabilities and enhance preparedness for the anticipated impacts of an extended dry season.

For the drought disaster emergency status, it is stipulated through the Mayor of Cimahi's Decree and is valid until September 2026.

— Fithriandy KurniawanAnnouncing the duration and legal basis of the drought emergency status.

The declaration was formalized through a Mayoral Decree, underscoring the seriousness with which the city is approaching the potential challenges posed by the drought. According to the Head of Cimahi City's Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), Fithriandy Kurniawan, the emergency status is a crucial anticipatory measure. It ensures that the handling of drought impacts can be swift and well-coordinated.

Fithriandy explained that the decision is based on predictions from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). These forecasts indicate that the current dry season is expected to be more severe and prolonged than usual, largely attributed to the conclusion of the La Niña phenomenon. This climatic shift necessitates a heightened state of readiness within the city.

This policy is an anticipatory step so that the handling of drought impacts can be carried out quickly and in a coordinated manner.

— Fithriandy KurniawanExplaining the purpose of declaring the emergency status.

In response to the declaration, the Cimahi BPBD will collaborate closely with various stakeholders. These include the Department of Housing and Settlement Areas, the Public Order Agency, the Fire and Rescue Department, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), the Indonesian National Police (Polri), and other relevant parties. The agency emphasized that a collective effort is essential for an effective and timely response to the impending drought.

We will coordinate in the near future for readiness to face this drought disaster. Of course, handling this must be done together to be faster and easier.

— Fithriandy KurniawanOutlining the plan for inter-agency coordination.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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