Environment
Jabodetabek Faces Water Crisis Amid Prolonged Drought
The Greater Jakarta metropolitan area (Jabodetabek) is facing a severe water shortage crisis as prolonged drought has pushed the water level of the Ciliwung River, a major water source, to its lowest point. The impact on daily life is widening, with concerns over water usage restrictions and deteriorating water quality growing.
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