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Cimahi urges water conservation to anticipate drought crisis

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cimahi City's Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) urges residents to conserve water due to anticipated drought conditions.
  • The prolonged and hotter dry season, influenced by El Nino, poses a risk of water crisis.
  • BPBD is coordinating with other agencies to prepare for potential water shortages and provide aid if needed.

The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) of Cimahi City has issued an appeal to residents, urging them to conserve clean water as a precautionary measure against a potential water crisis during the upcoming dry season.

So, the community is expected to be able to anticipate independently. For example, by preparing water, storing water, then saving water, and then using it more wisely.

— Fithriandy KurniawanThe Head of the Cimahi City BPBD explained the importance of individual water conservation efforts.

This call for conservation comes in response to meteorological forecasts indicating that the dry season is expected to be longer and hotter than usual, partly due to the influence of the El Nino phenomenon. "So, the community is expected to be able to anticipate independently. For example, by preparing water, storing water, then saving water, and then using it more wisely," stated Fithriandy Kurniawan, Head of the Cimahi City BPBD.

Simple water-saving measures suggested include reducing water usage for non-essential activities like washing vehicles. Kurniawan noted that based on previous dry seasons, nearly all areas in Cimahi are vulnerable to water shortages if the drought persists. "Around 300 neighborhood units out of a total of 312 neighborhood units reported to the village government, then forwarded to us regarding the clean water crisis. So in all villages, there are certain areas that are prone to drought or lack of clean water," he explained.

Around 300 neighborhood units out of a total of 312 neighborhood units reported to the village government, then forwarded to us regarding the clean water crisis. So in all villages, there are certain areas that are prone to drought or lack of clean water.

— Fithriandy KurniawanThe Head of the Cimahi City BPBD described the widespread vulnerability to water shortages.

The primary cause of water scarcity in Cimahi during dry periods is the declining groundwater table, leading to reduced water levels in residents' wells. This issue is exacerbated by the high demand for groundwater, particularly from industrial users. To address this, the Cimahi City BPBD, in collaboration with the Housing and Settlement Area Agency (DPKP), is strengthening coordination for clean water supply assistance to affected communities and ensuring preparedness of personnel and equipment.

So the drought is caused by the water source in the wells experiencing a decrease. Because in most areas the water source is from wells, plus competition with groundwater industries.

— Fithriandy KurniawanThe Head of the Cimahi City BPBD explained the factors contributing to the water crisis.
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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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