Palangka Raya (ANTARA) - The Central Kalimantan Provincial Government has distributed approximately 10 million liters of clean water to residents in various districts and cities affected by a prolonged drought.
"We are continuing to distribute the clean water aid on an ongoing basis to assist the affected communities," Central Kalimantan Governor Agustiar Sabran said in Palangka Raya on Friday.
As of October 15, 2026, the total volume of clean water distributed since August 30, 2026, has reached 10,002,150 liters.
The provincial government continues to intensify the distribution of clean water to help meet this essential basic need for the public.
The distribution is being carried out in stages across several regions in Central Kalimantan, ensuring that residents have access to clean water.
On Thursday (Oct 15), clean water was delivered to six districts: North Barito, Seruyan, Katingan, West Kotawaringin, East Barito, and Murung Raya, with a total daily supply reaching 121,600 liters.
Seruyan received the largest share, totaling 60,900 liters, distributed as follows: 4,000 liters to Halimaung Jaya Village, 4,000 liters to Sungai Undang Village, 7,700 liters to Sembuluh II Village, and 6,000 liters to Terawan Village.
Then, 28,600 liters to Bangkal Village, 8,400 liters to Sembuluh I Village, and 2,200 liters to Selunuk Village.
Meanwhile, Murung Raya received 3,600 liters, allocated to Sungai Lunuk Village, Puruk Cahu Seberang Urban Village, and Muara Jaan Village, with 1,200 liters provided to each location.
Katingan received 2,400 liters for residents in the Kasongan Lama Urban Village. North Barito received 8,000 liters, which were distributed to Parang Kampeng Hamlet and Ipu Village, with 4,000 liters allocated to each.
Furthermore, 24,400 liters of clean water were distributed to Bantai Karau Hamlet in East Barito.
Meanwhile, West Barito received 22,300 liters, which were allocated as follows: 1,300 liters for the community in Umpang Village, 12,000 liters for Bangkuang Village, 5,000 liters for the Mendawai Urban Village (on Sudirman Street), 2,000 liters for Madurejo Urban Village, and 2,000 liters for Sungai Kapitan Village.
The distribution was carried out by taking into account the needs on the ground, ensuring that the aid reached the areas that required it.
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