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Land subsidence is occurring in Jakarta, particularly in northern parts of the city. Each year, the land subsides between 5 to 10 cm, resulting in 40% of Jakarta now being below sea level. The primary causes of land subsidence in Jakarta are excessive groundwater extraction to meet increasing demand, and loads from new buildings in North Jakarta. This land subsidence is exacerbating flooding in northern Jakarta and causing economic losses through damage to infrastructure and lowering health and environmenta

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Novi Mustikasari

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