00:04In the nation, the prolonged dry season has caused a widespread clean water crisis in a number of areas in Makassar city.
00:10So what efforts are residents making to deal with this situation?
00:14Here we present the coverage for you.
00:18The clean water crisis is now starting to become a serious problem for a number of residents in the city of Makassar.
00:23This year's prolonged dry season has made the availability of clean water increasingly limited in a number of areas.
00:30Based on the latest data, there are 6 sub-districts affected by the clean water crisis in Raing city,
00:35namely the sub-districts of Biring Kanaya, Talo, Tamalan Ria, Ujung Tanah, Pandakukang, and Manggala.
00:41Apart from relying on clean water assistance from the government,
00:44This condition also means that affected residents have no choice but to dig into their pockets to buy clean water for their daily needs.
00:51-day.
00:51And to find out more about what citizens are doing about this clean water crisis,
00:58has been present with us, Mr. Muhammad Ali, as the Head of RT09, Talo District, Panampu Village.
01:04Sir, since when has the clean water crisis started hitting your settlement?
01:07Yes, in March, Anumiaika was already here, but thank God, there was usually help from BDAI.
01:15usually once a week come here to bring a tank of help.
01:20How many jerry cans of clean water do you need in a day?
01:24What I use in one day is more than 20 jerry cans in one day which I use at home.
01:30For all my needs, yes, washing, bathing, all the things I use in one house.
01:39How much money do you spend in a day just to get clean water?
01:44The price if we buy per jerry can is 1,000, 1 jerry can.
01:48But now there are wells that we can buy for 6,000, 1 cart that uses a 10 liter jerry can
01:55That.
01:56Yes, if it's 2 carts it's 12,000 a day.
02:01Based on BMKG data, the peak of the dry season in Makassar city is predicted to occur in August to September.
02:07With the potential for dry weather to continue until October 2026.
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02:16I am Saikga Sali and Cameraman Harder Siaputama is our father.
02:19See you.
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