The temporary leader of Bali, Sang, has enacted a two-week state of emergency on the island in response to recent wildfires and a prolonged drought.
This move aims to enhance readiness, ensure access to resources, and safeguard the local population, as stated during announcement on October 19.
Sang reaffirmed the Bali administration's determination to accelerate firefighting efforts and to assist regions grappling with a water crisis brought on by the prolonged drought. The declaration of a state of emergency is viewed as a minimal escalation level, streamlining the mobilization of support and resources for disaster relief.
During a coordination meeting with the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), Jaya, the head of Bali's Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), requested additional tools to combat the drought during this emergency period. He also sought assistance from BNPB in utilizing weather modification technology to induce artificial rainfall on the island.
Data from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) indicates that three sub-regions in Bali have gone without rain for 94 consecutive days.
In response to the request, Suharyanto, the head of BNPB, urged Bali to promptly submit a proposal for additional equipment. He also pledged to employ aircraft for weather modification, though he noted that these resources are currently allocated to other disaster-stricken areas, such as Kalimantan, Sumatra, and Riau.
Suharyanto underscored the urgency of responding swiftly to natural disasters in Bali, particularly considering the island's role as a host for numerous international events.
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