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Sleman Regency Secure from Drought in 2026 Dry Season, Water Agency Reports No Requests

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Sleman Regency's Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has not received any requests for clean water distribution for the 2026 dry season.
  • BPBD has prepared a budget of Rp25 million, equivalent to about 50 water tanks, as a precautionary measure for potential drought-affected areas.
  • Last year, BPBD distributed four water tanks due to a damaged water pipe caused by a landslide, but hopes this year's dry season will not require such measures.

The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) in Sleman Regency, Indonesia, has reported no requests for clean water distribution as the 2026 dry season begins. Bambang Kuntoro, the head of BPBD Sleman, stated that the region is currently secure regarding clean water needs. However, the agency remains prepared for potential shortages.

BPBD has allocated a budget of Rp25 million, which can supply approximately 50 water tanks, each holding 5,000 liters. This contingency fund is intended to address any unforeseen needs arising from drought conditions. Kuntoro expressed hope that the budget would not be utilized, noting that the previous year, 2025, did not experience widespread drought impacting water supply.

Until this moment, no one has reported a request for clean water distribution to us. This means that as of today, it is still safe for clean water needs. We don't know about tomorrow, though.

— Bambang KuntoroHead of BPBD Sleman, Bambang Kuntoro, stated the current status of clean water availability.

Last year, BPBD did distribute about four tanks of water to the Pakem sub-district. This was necessitated by a landslide that damaged a water pipe, disrupting supply to the Kaliurang area. The agency hopes such an intervention will not be necessary this year, despite the potential for drought.

Hopefully, there will be no drought. Even though there is a threat of potential, we remain ready, but hopefully, it won't happen.

— Bambang KuntoroKuntoro expressed his hopes for the upcoming dry season.
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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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