By: Atep Afia Hidayat
Jakarta, one of the largest and most populous cities in the world, continues to grapple with a range of chronic issues typical of any sprawling megacity. Among these, flooding stands out as a recurring problem. Every year, parts of Jakarta and its surrounding areas become inundated for several weeks, with water levels sometimes rising to over three meters. The scale of the flooding can be so severe that it brings daily life in many parts of the capital to a standstill.











