KALTENG POS – The prolonged drought affecting various regions within Lamandau Regency has begun to impact the availability of clean water for local communities. This situation is particularly evident among residents in the Menthobi Raya District, following the depletion of several water sources.
In response to this situation, PT Korintiga Hutani (KTH) has once again demonstrated its commitment to the communities surrounding its operational areas by distributing 20,000 liters of clean water assistance to three villages in the Menthobi Raya District, Lamandau Regency.
The assistance, delivered on October 1, 2026, was allocated as follows: 10,000 liters to the residents of Topalan Village, 5,000 liters to Lubuk Hiju Village, and 5,000 liters to Batu Ampar Village.
The Manager of PMDH (Community Development and Forest Protection) and Public Relations of PT Korintiga Hutani, Erwansyah Ardi, stated that the provision of clean water reflects the company’s concern for communities currently enduring the extended drought.
“We at PT Korintiga Hutani are distributing clean water in response to the current circumstances. As we all acknowledge, this is a severely prolonged drought,” remarked Erwansyah during the handover of the assistance.
He further noted that this assistance is part of the company’s efforts to fulfill the mandate from the Lamandau Regency Government to support drought-affected communities.
Erwansyah expressed his hope that the distributed clean water would alleviate the residents’ burdens, particularly in meeting their daily needs while the drought persists.
“We hope the assistance provided proves beneficial. This will not be the first and last initiative. Further aid will follow, although we cannot commit to specific dates and times at this moment. Assuredly, our support will remain sustainable throughout this dry season,” he added.
The direct distribution of the assistance was conducted by Erwansyah and the PT Korintiga Hutani team. In Topalan Village, the delivery was received and witnessed directly by the Acting Head of Topalan Village, Singpi, S.H., along with the local community.
Singpi extended his appreciation and gratitude to PT Korintiga Hutani for addressing the needs of Topalan Village residents amidst the challenges of securing clean water.
“We extend our gratitude to Mr. Erwan and the PT Korintiga team for their presence in Topalan Village to provide clean water for our residents. This significantly aids and supports our livelihoods here in Topalan Village,” stated Singpi.
He emphasized that the availability of clean water is a critical necessity for the community, especially during an extended drought that causes local water sources to run dry.
“Without this clean water, we would face severe difficulties in meeting our daily requirements. We are immensely grateful for the support from PT Korintiga Hutani,” he noted.
The initiative received a highly positive response from the Topalan Village community. Residents acknowledged that the clean water supply was highly beneficial for fulfilling household necessities amidst the scarcity of water sources.
For the community, the value of the assistance is measured not only by the volume of water distributed but also by the company’s proactive presence during a critical time when residents are struggling with basic needs.
PT Korintiga Hutani affirmed that clean water assistance will continue to be provided in phases for as long as the drought persists, adapting to the community’s needs and the ongoing conditions on the ground. (*)
Source: www.kaltengpos.info
