Anticipating the Rainy Season, Bandung City Government Requests that Drain Blocking Waste be Cleaned

BANDUNG, GARISBUMI.com – The Bandung City Government has asked government agencies, sub-districts and sub-districts to strengthen handling of waste that has the potential to clog waterways ahead of the rainy season. Environmental monitoring and cleaning channels are a concern so that water flows smoothly when the intensity of rain increases.

Bandung City Regional Secretary Iskandar Zulkarnain conveyed these directions at the Start of Work Ceremony at the Bandung City Hall Plaza, Monday (5/10/2026).

"When the rainy season comes, we have to anticipate things related to waste, especially in areas where the waterways are blocked," said Iskandar.

According to him, weather changes need to be anticipated through waste management and water channel maintenance. The rubbish around the channels needs to be cleaned so that it does not obstruct the flow when it rains.

Subdistricts and Villages Asked to Monitor the Environment

Iskandar asked regional officials who handle waste and water channel infrastructure to improve coordination with regional elements.

He emphasized that anticipatory steps require joint work. Sub-districts and sub-districts need to monitor their respective environmental conditions and immediately coordinate if they find problems that have the potential to disrupt water flow.

"I ask the regions and agencies that handle this matter to prepare anticipatory measures related to waste," he said.

This monitoring is expected to help Bandung City Government officials identify blocked drains and the need for handling them from the start. In this way, waste management and water channel conditions can be better prepared for the rainy season.

Remind Officials to Maintain Health

Apart from environmental cleanliness, Iskandar reminded officials to maintain health amidst changing weather.

He invited Bandung City Government officials to adopt a healthy lifestyle. In his direction, he also mentioned the use of masks as an effort to anticipate the spread of disease.

Iskandar hopes that all levels will increase awareness of their respective environmental conditions, especially in ensuring that waste does not interfere with the function of water channels.