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Drought Worsens: 20 Villages in Tangerang Regency Face Clean Water Crisis
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Drought Worsens: 20 Villages in Tangerang Regency Face Clean Water Crisis

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An extreme drought in Tangerang Regency, Banten, Indonesia, has led to a widespread clean water crisis, affecting at least 20 villages in 10 sub-districts.
  • Residents are relying on aid from the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI), which is distributing water via tankers, as their wells have been dry for nearly three months.
  • The regional disaster management agency warns that over 20 sub-districts are at risk of drought this season, prompting calls for water conservation and reporting of shortages.

Tangerang Regency in Banten, Indonesia, is grappling with an escalating clean water crisis due to an extreme drought. At least 20 villages across 10 sub-districts are now critically short of water, forcing residents to depend on aid for daily needs like cooking, bathing, and washing.

The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) is actively distributing water using tankers to affected areas. In Panongan sub-district, hundreds of residents gathered with various containers, from mineral water gallons to large barrels, to collect the much-needed water. Many have been without water for nearly three months, relying on old wells about a kilometer away for basic washing and purchasing bottled water for drinking and cooking.

"Our wells have been dry for almost three months," said resident Siti Suhaeriyah. "For washing, we fetch water from an old well about a kilometer away. For cooking, we have to buy four gallons of water a week. Thankfully, we now have clean water aid."

Our wells have been dry for almost three months. For washing, we fetch water from an old well about a kilometer away. For cooking, we have to buy four gallons of water a week. Thankfully, we now have clean water aid.

— Siti SuhaeriyahA resident describes the hardship caused by the drought and her relief at receiving water aid.

Deden Umardani, Vice Chairman of Organization at PMI Kabupaten Tangerang, stated that the extreme drought's impact is widening. PMI is distributing approximately 10,000 to 20,000 liters of water daily, depending on the distance to the water source. So far, nearly 200,000 liters have been supplied. The agency is coordinating with the Tangerang Regency government to ensure water availability and expand distribution.

The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) estimates that over 20 sub-districts could face drought conditions this year. Local authorities urge residents to conserve water and report any areas experiencing water shortages for prompt assistance.

The impact of the extreme drought continues to widen. At least 20 villages in 10 sub-districts are experiencing a clean water crisis.

— Deden UmardaniThe Vice Chairman of Organization at PMI Kabupaten Tangerang details the extent of the crisis.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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