Jakarta is sinking faster than any other major city, with some areas dropping over 20 centimeters due to groundwater overextraction and rising sea levels. The climate crisis has intensified rainfall patterns, leading to more frequent and severe flooding that threatens the livelihoods of thousands, particularly in coastal communities like Muara Angke. While authorities have constructed sea walls, experts warn that land subsidence remains a critical, unresolved threat to the city’s future.
Date: January 27, 2026. Source: swissinfo.ch