# Water shortages in Indonesia due to drought

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-shortages-in-indonesia-due-to-drought
> Updated: 2026-09-04T06:12:17.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Drought conditions and a prolonged dry season have led to clean water shortages across several regions in Indonesia.

In Makassar, PDAM Makassar deployed free water tanker services to assist customers facing reduced raw water supplies at Water Treatment Plants 2 and 3. The shortage was attributed to low rainfall affecting raw water sources. Officials urged the public to report any unauthorized individuals attempting to charge for these free services.

In West Sumatra, Dharmasraya Regency and Padang City have also faced water scarcity. In Dharmasraya, the drought impacted villages across the Pulau Punjung, Koto Baru, Timpeh, and Sungai Rumbai districts, prompting the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) to distribute water via tanks provided by the West Sumatra BPBD. In Padang, the shortage affected the Kuranji and Koto Tangah districts, where the local BPBD has been distributing clean water directly to the homes of residents in need.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Dharmasraya and Padang face water shortages due to drought

Drought caused by a prolonged dry season is affecting clean water availability in Dharmasraya and Padang, prompting local disaster agencies to distribute water tanks to residents.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dharmasraya-and-padang-face-water-shortages-due-to-drought

### 2026-09-02: PDAM Makassar deploys free water tankers amid drought

PDAM Makassar is providing free water tanker services to customers facing shortages due to drought and low rainfall, with operations running until midnight.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pdam-makassar-deploys-free-water-tankers-amid-drought

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