Indonesia’s largest city Jakarta sinking faster than Venice: Study

Jakarta, Indonesia's capital and largest city, is sinking far faster than Venice, a study warned. Parts of the city subside 1-15 cm annually, compared with Venice's 0.2 cm. Nearly 40% of Jakarta already lies below sea level, with rising seas worsening flood risks by 2030. Experts link the sinking to groundwater extraction, soft delta soils, rapid urbanisation and heavy construction.