Indonesia drought relief: Water distributed in Bekasi and Tangerang

Authorities in Indonesia are distributing large quantities of clean water to combat drought conditions in the provinces of Banten and West Java.

In Bekasi Regency, the local government has distributed 12.8 million liters of clean water to 329 drought-affected locations across 50 villages and 14 districts. This effort includes 4.1 million liters from the Bekasi Regency BPBD, 3.2 million liters from Perumda Tirta Bhagasasi, and 2 million liters from the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI). The drought has also impacted 949 hectares of agricultural land across 41 villages.

In Tangerang Regency, the Pasar Kemis Police and the Tangerang Regency Fire Department collaborated to deliver 3,000 liters of clean water to residents in Kampung Kendal Wetan, Sindang Jaya. The assistance targeted approximately 30 households facing water shortages due to the dry season.