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Description: Jakarta is a sinking city. And it's sinking fast. » Subscribe to NowThis World: go.nowth.is/World_Subscribe » Watch the Previous Episode: go.nowth.is/2Ah38AR Even though Jakarta is the worlds fastest-sinking city, it's not the only city in the world undergoing this particular crisis. Places from New Orleans Venice to Miami to Mexico City have been called sinking cities and are the subject of much media attention in recent years for becoming increasingly submerged by rising sea levels. But due to its vulnerable coast and rapidly expanding population, South East Asia is actually bearing the brunt of the problem. And cities like Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and Manila are some of the most affected. The city proper has a population of over 10 million, and the larger metropolitan area of Jakarta, Indonesia is home to a whopping estimated 30 million. According to the government's data, that's 14,469 people per square kilometer. 4,000 more people per square kilometer than New York City. Jakarta has transformed into a concrete jungle. Much of the land that once boasted fields and mangroves top absorbed the rain and protect the coast from floods, is now jammed with asphalt, freeways, and skyscrapers. And gridlock hasn't locked in the people - but water, too. Currently, Some Jakartans feel little to no impact of the sinking, as it's occurring in large areas slowly over time. But for others who live along the coast, the issue can affect people's daily lives. The government will need to enforce regulations against pumping, as well as take responsibility for supplying clean, piped water to the whole city. Corruption and limited trust in government add to the list of obstacles, including financial ones, that make this a massive undertaking. But how did Jakarta become the world's fastest sinking city - and will it be able to rise out of this? #Jakarta #Indonesia #worldnews #flooding #asia Connect with NowThis » Subscribe to NowThis News: go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe » Like us on Facebook: go.nowth.is/News_Facebook » Tweet us on Twitter: go.nowth.is/News_Twitter » Follow us on Instagram: go.nowth.is/News_Instagram » Find us on Snapchat Discover: go.nowth.is/News_Snapchat Connect with Judah: » Follow @judah_robinson on Twitter: go.nowth.is/TweetJudah » Facebook: go.nowth.is/LikeJudah Connect with Alex: » Follow @AlexLJanin on Twitter: go.nowth.is/TweetAlex » Facebook: go.nowth.is/LikeAlex Connect with Versha: » Follow @versharma on Twitter: go.nowth.is/TweetVersha » Facebook: go.nowth.is/LikeVersha NowThis World is dedicated to bringing you topical explainers about the world around you. Each week we’ll be exploring current stories in international news, by examining the facts, providing historical context, and outlining the key players involved. We’ll also highlight powerful countries, ideologies, influential leaders, and ongoing global conflicts that are shaping the current landscape of the international community across the globe today. youtube.com/nowthisworld