East Jakarta City Government Ready to Assist Residents Experiencing Drought
Reported by Nurito | Translated by Rizky Mawardi
The East Jakarta City Government confirmed that no residents have reported drought or difficulties accessing clean water. However, the East Jakarta City Government remains vigilant and ready to act quickly to assist residents experiencing drought or in need of clean water access.
Deliver clean water
Vice Mayor of East Jakarta, Kusmanto said if there are reports from residents that their water sources are experiencing drought, supplies will be provided as soon as possible.
Pramono Calls for Synergy to Tackle Dry Season Effects"We will deliver clean water using tanker trucks to help residents. Water is a vital necessity for all living things," he said, Wednesday (9/16).
Kusmanto added that the reservoirs and ponds in East Jakarta is very helpful in maintaining water availability during the dry season.
"We have reservoirs and ponds in a number of areas in East Jakarta that can store water," he added.
A number of these reservoirs include Pondok Ranggon Reservoir and Batu Licin Reservoir in Cipayung District, Embung Kaja in Ciracas, and Dukuh Reservoir in Kramat Jati District.
"We also continue to increase greening in East Jakarta as an effort to maintain groundwater sustainability," he stated.