Jakarta Provincial Government Gathers Rp5.8 Billion in Aid for NTT Earthquake Victims

The Jakarta provincial government has mobilized Rp5.8 billion in humanitarian aid for communities affected by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) on August 15, 2026. Governor Pramono Anung officially dispatched the aid from the DKI Jakarta City Hall on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Anung stated that this aid signifies Jakarta's commitment to supporting the people of NTT following the devastating earthquake. The funds were gathered through a collaborative effort involving civil servants, regional apparatus, regional-owned enterprises (BUMD), and the National Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) of DKI Jakarta Province. The donation drive remains open until August 25, 2026, with the collected amount of Rp5,853,728,500 expected to increase.

Following the earthquake, Jakarta also sent a health team to provide medical services to the affected population. Future aid will be coordinated with the NTT provincial government and on-site teams, prioritizing urgent needs like diapers and sanitation supplies for infants and the elderly. Governor Anung emphasized that Jakarta's solidarity extends beyond its administrative borders, highlighting the city's role in supporting the recovery of other regions facing disasters.

The aid package includes ready-to-eat meals, mineral water, biscuits, folding mattresses, family kits, tarpaulins, medicines, IV fluids, baby food, and 200 water tanks from PAM Jaya. Additionally, Rp1.11 billion in cash and a commitment to deliver a Mobile Water Treatment Plant worth Rp2.5 billion were provided. The distribution is being managed through the national logistics system coordinated by the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), with air transport departing from Halim Airport.