Land Subsidence in Jakarta: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions.

Jakarta, Indonesia's capital and one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic urban centers, is facing a slow-moving yet catastrophic environmental crisis: land subsidence. Home to more than 10 million people, this low-lying megacity is sinking faster than any other major city in the world. In some parts, the land is sinking at a rate of up to 25 centimeters annually. If current trends continue, up to 40% of Jakarta could be underwater by 2050.