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Flooding in Jakarta, Indonesia - Climate Change

Men carry carts full of water that is sourced from groundwater aquifers under the city. The water is sold to local residents throughout the city who use it for cooking and cleaning. Clean water is at a premium in Jakarta resulting in Jakartans paying nearly 25% of their income just for usable water.

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Contained in galleries: Jakarta - The Sinking City [2013]

Men carry carts full of water that is sourced from groundwater aquifers under the city. The water is sold to local residents throughout the city who use it for cooking and cleaning. Clean water is at a premium in Jakarta resulting in Jakartans paying nearly 25% of their income just for usable water.