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Cyclone Senyar triggered 330 landslides in South Tapanuli, survey finds

Archipelago 1 month ago

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Cyclone Senyar triggered 330 landslides in South Tapanuli, survey finds

The survey was conducted by direct observation method by following the river flow and using drone for wider coverage on Jan. 21-27.

Building community resilience is key to flood response

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.

Garbage piles cause unrest among residents in Babelan, Bekasi

Archipelago 1 year ago

Garbage piles cause unrest among residents in Babelan, Bekasi

The Bekasi regency administration is committed to solving the problem by collecting information from residents to find the perpetrators, as well as earmarking funds to expand an existing final garbage disposal site.

Jokowi calls for speedier progress in Jakarta's flood control projects

City 6 years ago

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Jokowi calls for speedier progress in Jakarta's flood control projects

The President is pushing the Jakarta administration and the public works ministry to accelerate the projects following the New Year's Day flooding in the capital.

Ciliwung riverbank residents pile up sacks of stones as 'reclamation' for extra space

City 6 years ago

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Ciliwung riverbank residents pile up sacks of stones as 'reclamation' for extra space

Pierre, 36, who lives just across from an expanded point on the riverbank, said he was worried the faster river flow would erode the ground on which his house stood and cause a landslide.

Residents to sue Bekasi administration over eviction

City 6 years ago

Residents to sue Bekasi administration over eviction

The evicted residents and Bekasi Public Order Agency officers clashed on Thursday at around 8.45 p.m. when the eviction was about to begin.

River pollution: Agency battles ignorance, bad habits and disappearing trash cans

City 6 years ago

River pollution: Agency battles ignorance, bad habits and disappearing trash cans

The "orange troops" are facing an uphill battle in cleaning up the Krukut River, including the unexplained disappearance of public trash cans.

Floods hit residential areas in Bekasi

City 6 years ago

Floods hit residential areas in Bekasi

Floods struck several residential areas located on the banks of the Bekasi River in West Java on Saturday after the river overflowed at the headwater streams.

Weather, road access obstruct restoration of collapsed Jatipadang embankment

City 6 years ago

Weather, road access obstruct restoration of collapsed Jatipadang embankment

Weather and difficult access for heavy equipment vehicles have obstructed the restoration of a collapsed embankment in Jatipadang in South Jakarta, South Jakarta Mayor Marullah Matalli has said.

Part of house washed away as embankment collapses in South Jakarta

City 6 years ago

Part of house washed away as embankment collapses in South Jakarta

The embankment, built by local residents, has collapsed several times this year.

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