Jakarta
IndonesiaCity
Environmental overview
A low-lying coastal capital affected by land subsidence from groundwater extraction, tidal and river flooding, and dense urban air pollution.
- Issues
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- Categories
- 2
- Sources
- 3
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Major issues
What is changing in Jakarta.
WaterAir
Severity is descriptive editorial metadata summarising documented effects. It is not a measured index or a score.
- 01WaterSeverity: CriticalLand subsidence and flooding in JakartaParts of Jakarta are sinking, largely due to groundwater extraction, increasing flood exposure.4 causes · 4 impacts · 4 solutions · 2 sources
- 02AirSeverity: HighUrban air pollution in JakartaTraffic, industry and power generation degrade air quality across the metropolitan area.3 causes · 3 impacts · 3 solutions · 1 sources