# Disaster management and drought risks in Yogyakarta

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disaster-management-and-drought-risks-in-yogyakarta
> Updated: 2026-08-28T07:57:02.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) is addressing evolving environmental threats through both policy updates and climate monitoring. The regional government and the DIY Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) are working to replace Perda Number 13 of 2015 with new regulations. This legislative shift aims to move from post-disaster response toward proactive prevention, risk reduction, and the integration of mitigation into spatial planning.

Concurrently, the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued warnings regarding severe drought risks driven by a strong El Nino. As of late August 2026, several areas, including Yogyakarta City, Kulon Progo, Bantul, and Gunungkidul, have reached ‘Awas’ (Extreme) status due to prolonged lack of rainfall. Sleman remains at ‘Siaga’ (Alert) status, with low rainfall projected to persist through November.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Yogyakarta faces severe drought risk due to strong El Nino

A strong El Nino is driving severe drought warnings in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, with some areas under extreme status through December 2026.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yogyakarta-faces-severe-drought-risk-due-to-strong-el-nino

### 2026-08-25: Yogyakarta updates disaster management regulations to prioritize mitigation

Yogyakarta is updating its disaster management regulations to prioritize prevention, risk reduction, and improved early warning systems over simple post-disaster response.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yogyakarta-updates-disaster-management-regulations-to-prioritize-mitigation

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