Indonesia is very vulnerable to climate change. The country is tropical, poor, crowded and archipelago. It’s capital Jakarta counts nearly 10 million inhabitants, has 12 rivers, is located directly to the coast and some 40 percent of the city’s land area is below sea level. In 2100, Indonesia’s population is projected to grow to 389 millions.
Today officials report current flooding has killed at least five people and left more than 100,000 others homeless. The last days of heavy rain inundated 20,000 homes, government buildings and businesses. Authorities cut electricity and water supplies in strucked areas. Flood victims also badly need clean water for their daily usage as tap water was cut off in the flood affected areas.
The meteorological office projects more rain in next 2 weeks.
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Picture credit: Marek Bialoglowy
Update: Jakarta satellite picture from Modis Realtime - 2007-02-04 06:20 UTC
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