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Jakarta Flooding: 435-Mile Seawall and Capital Relocation Planned

3/25/2026

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Story summary

Jakarta faces flooding and subsidence from climate change and overdevelopment, with 42 million residents and sinking up to six inches annually.
Flooding and subsidence submerge many neighborhoods, disrupting livelihoods and health.
The government has launched coastal defenses, including a 435-mile seawall, and plans to relocate the capital to Borneo by 2028.
Experts warn these measures may not address root environmental problems, and local communities must be involved in sustainable solutions.

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Story summary

Jakarta faces flooding and subsidence from climate change and overdevelopment, with 42 million residents and sinking up to six inches annually.
Flooding and subsidence submerge many neighborhoods, disrupting livelihoods and health.
The government has launched coastal defenses, including a 435-mile seawall, and plans to relocate the capital to Borneo by 2028.
Experts warn these measures may not address root environmental problems, and local communities must be involved in sustainable solutions.