Lombok Drought Fix? Dam to Secure Water Supply

Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, faces drought every dry season. A new project aims to solve this problem from the source. The Meninting Dam is being built to secure the island's water supply. The dam will store water from upstream rivers. This water can then be released during the dry months. Officials state this will help farmers irrigate their crops. It will also provide clean water for local communities. Construction is a key part of Lombok's long-term development. By managing water upstream, the dam reduces the risk of shortages downstream. The project targets ending the annual drought crisis for the region's residents.