JAKARTA: This year's dry season arrived earlier than predicted and could develop into a disaster if it becomes prolonged. It prompted the government to appeal to the public, particularly in the city, to avoid wasting water and to be prepared for sacrifices now that the country is feeling the full heat of the dry season.
According to State Minister of the Environment Nabiel Makarim, the drought will adversely affect water supplies to farmers as well as tap-water customers, cause crop failures and increase the threat of forest fires.
