Not Just a Water Crisis, 71 Houses in Parepare Damaged by Strong Winds During Dry Season

“As of now, during the current El Niño in September, two districts are on drought alert, and two districts are on drought warning,” he explained.

The two districts under alert status are Ujung and Soreang Districts, while Bacukiki and West Bacukiki Districts have been declared in drought warning status.

These statuses were established based on information from BMKG Regional Area IV, which was then conveyed to the Parepare City Government and local district officials.

According to him, the drought conditions remain a critical situation continuously monitored by BPBD Parepare.

“This determination comes from BMKG Regional Area IV. We relay it to the city government and district officials. Regarding the drought itself, the main occurrence we are experiencing now is the drought,” he added.

This status mapping serves as a foundation for local government and district officials to enhance vigilance against the drought impacts that may arise during the El Niño period.