BPBD: 15,531 people in 3 districts in Gorontalo affected by drought

Regional disaster management agencies in Indonesia have reported significant drought impacts affecting thousands of residents across Gorontalo and Banyumas. In Gorontalo, the local BPBD recorded 15,531 individuals from 6,100 households suffering from the effects of the dry season across three districts. Simultaneously, authorities in Banyumas, Central Java, reported a more severe impact, with 28,222 residents from 8,371 households affected by water shortages.

These reports highlight the ongoing challenges posed by drought conditions in multiple Indonesian provinces. The data provided by the respective BPBD offices underscores the scale of the humanitarian impact on local populations, necessitating continued monitoring and potential relief efforts to address the immediate needs of the affected families.