Jakarta Claims Mampang and Krukut River Basins to Reduce Flooding by 8%
Jakarta Governor claims that the development of the Mampang and Krukut River Basins will theoretically reduce flooding by 8%. The construction of new water reservoirs, expected to be operational by February 2027, aims to mitigate floods while also serving as public spaces and a source for potable water.
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