# Water scarcity relief efforts in Indonesia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-scarcity-relief-efforts-in-indonesia
> Updated: 2026-09-03T07:26:18.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

In late August 2026, the Balai Wilayah Sungai (BWS) Maluku addressed water shortages in the Nahel hamlet of Ambon by distributing 5,000 liters of clean water. This brought the total amount delivered to the area to 18,000 liters as of August 27.

By early September, water scarcity relief efforts expanded to the Anambas Islands. The Anambas Islands Police, the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), and the Fire Department collaborated to distribute 20 tons of clean water via sea to various residential areas and public facilities, including hospitals, mosques, temples, and churches in the Tarempa region.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Anambas Islands Police distribute 20 tons of clean water

Anambas Islands Police and local agencies have distributed 20 tons of clean water to hospitals, religious sites, and residents to mitigate the impact of a prolonged dry season.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anambas-islands-police-distribute-20-tons-of-clean-water

### 2026-08-27: BWS Maluku distributes clean water to drought-stricken Ambon hamlet

BWS Maluku distributed 5,000 liters of clean water to the Nahel hamlet in Ambon to address water shortages caused by drought, bringing the total aid to 18,000 liters.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bws-maluku-distributes-clean-water-to-drought-stricken-ambon-hamlet

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