In addition to the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, the threat of Jakarta sinking is on
the horizon. Land subsidence occurs every year. If not handled properly, it is predicted
that 2050, the coast of Jakarta will sink. Land subsidence increases the risk of flooding
in Jakarta. Bogor Agricultural Institute revealed that land subsidence in Jakarta has
occurred since 1975. to overcome this problem, the provincial government of DKI
Jakarta built a giant sea wall from the Bay of Jakarta. However, there are better ways
out than this policy. Several facts show the correlation between land subsidence and
flooding in Jakarta. Exploitation is suspected to be the cause of land subsidence in
Jakarta.
