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Floods in Aceh have severely impacted the region's salt production, with 8 kabupaten affected ¹

and tambak garam damaged ¹. Nationally, Indonesia's salt production has dropped to 1 million tons ², attributed to inclement weather ². The decline in production is expected to have significant implications for the industry and the economy.

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Aceh's Salt Production Devastated by Floods

Regional Impact of Floods on Salt Production

Recent floods in Aceh have had a devastating impact on the region's salt production. According to the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), 8 kabupaten in Aceh have been affected ¹

, with their salt farms (tambak garam) either damaged or completely submerged in water. This has resulted in a significant decline in salt production in the region.

National Salt Production Drops to 1 Million Tons

The decline in salt production in Aceh is part of a larger national trend. Data from the KKP shows that Indonesia's national salt production has dropped to 1 million tons ²

due to inclement weather conditions ² that have affected the salt production process. The weather, which has been predominantly rainy, has hindered the formation of salt, leading to this decrease in production.

Implications of the Decline in Salt Production

The drop in salt production, both in Aceh and nationally, is expected to have significant implications for the industry and the economy. Salt is a crucial commodity, not only for human consumption but also for various industrial applications. A decrease in its production could lead to shortages, price increases, and disruptions in industries that rely on salt.

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