Jakartans - especially those living in areas unreached by the city’s pipe network - are still struggling to access clean potable water as scientists predict that climate change will disrupt water balance and a harsher El Niño can potentially spell problems for the city’s water resources.
Water consumption rose sharply amid pandemic: IWI 11th February 2021
Public Works and People s Housing Minister Basuki Hadimulyono (right) at the release of a survey conducted by the Indonesia Water Institute (IWI). The survey focused on the rising use of clean water during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Indonesia Water Institute)
The increase is related to the application of health protocols during the pandemic. Jakarta (ANTARA) - Clean water needs in Indonesia rose two- to three-fold during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to under normal conditions, according to a survey conducted by the Indonesia Water Institute (IWI).
The increase is related to the application of health protocols during the pandemic, IWI researcher and founder Firdaus Ali said.
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IN FOCUS: The fight against Jakarta’s devastating yearly floods The Indonesian government is exploring multiple options to contain the worsening floods, but there are obstacles including climate change and illegal settlements.
Aerial picture of an area affected by floods, next to Ciliwung river in Jakarta, Indonesia January 2 2020, in this photo taken by Antara Foto. (File photo: Antara Foto/Nova Wahyudi/via REUTERS)
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JAKARTA: As thunderous clouds roll in from the sea, Jakarta residents brace themselves for a familiar scenario.
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by Bambang Purwanto
JAKARTA, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) Indonesia s capital city of Jakarta was expected to overcome its lingering problem of flooding as two dry dams are now under construction in its outskirt areas of Ciawi and Sukamahi in Bogor town, West Java province.
Almost every rainy season, Jakarta is flooded not only because of heavy downpours but also spates from the pluvial town of Bogor which stream down to the capital city.
This week, two-day rains fell in Jakarta, Bogor and surrounding areas causing floods that affected hundreds of houses after Ciliwung river whose upstream is located in Bogor overflowed.