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Life Calling in the Land of Disaster

Despite living in a disaster area, DJ Hidayat has not given up on life, nor given himself up to lament.

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TATANG MULYANA SINAGA
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DJ Hidayat

For 34 years, DJ Hidayat aka Abah Hidayat has struggled with floods during the rainy season. Despite living in a disaster area, he has not given up on life, nor given himself up to lament. Instead, he adapted to survive and has become a volunteer for disaster mitigation in the area.

Rain was drizzling down in Baleendah, Bandung regency, West Java, on Thursday (29/10/2020) afternoon. Even though the rain was not strong, it was still a warning signal for Hidayat. Floods in the area often occur due to water sent from upstream.

Editor:
Syahnan Rangkuti
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