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Academia 1 year ago

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Building community resilience is key to flood response

The latest flooding to hit the capital this month shows that while local administrations must continue to take the lead by developing community resilience against disasters, residents must also do their part by participating actively in preparedness and mitigation efforts.

Academia 1 year ago

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How can urban planning and design avert Jakarta flooding

Expected to cost US$40 billion over 30 years, the imagined giant sea wall would divert funds from the housing crisis for existing residents and the thousands moving to Jakarta each year.

Academia 3 years ago

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Pragmatic options for Jakarta's flood mitigation

While the situation in the nation's capital complicates flood mitigation, primary and supplemental options are still available, depending on the will and willingness of both local administrations and residents.

Academia 3 years ago

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Disaster, no more! What Bali can do after flooding

The growth of the tourism industry is one of the drivers of the massive land conversion.

City 6 years ago

Bekasi to reassess building permits as part of efforts to mitigate flooding

The Bekasi administration has said it will strictly supervise the waste management of each building, including cracking down on those without a drainage system or those with a poorly built sewerage system.

City 6 years ago

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Ministry aims for holistic flood mitigation

Rehabilitation, including construction of land and water conservation infrastructure, and law enforcement to curb illegal mining and forestry are among the efforts for mitigating future disasters.

Opinion 6 years ago

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Rapid response key to flood prevention

Currently, the flood control and early warning system in Jakarta is ineffective.

City 7 years ago

Clogged drains blamed as source of flooding in Depok

Floods that hit the Taman Duta housing complex in Sukmajaya on Tuesday were mainly caused by a clogged drainage system and clogged rivers.

City 7 years ago

Child helped by East Jakarta firefighters after getting hand stuck in pool drain

The East Jakarta Fire and Rescue Agency spent two hours freeing a child whose hand was stuck in a swimming pool drain in Pulo Gebang, Cakung, East Jakarta, on Thursday night.

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