Drought grips parts of Java as dry season intensifies
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Indonesia's dry season is expected to peak in August and may last longer than usual.
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JAKARTA – Drought has begun affecting several regions across Java as the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warns that Indonesia’s dry season is expected to peak in August and may last longer than usual.
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported earlier this week that prolonged dry conditions have already caused clean water shortages across parts of Java, despite flooding that continues to affect several regions nationwide.
