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As green spaces shrink, flood risk grows in Asian capitals

Rapid urbanisation in Asia has led to vulnerability to inland and coastal flooding. Experts say Jakarta needs more green areas to prevent future flooding.

By Ismira Lutfia Tisnadibrata for Khabar Southeast Asia in Jakarta and Tokyo

March 06, 2013

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  March 13, 2013 @ 07:03:40PM
- Good information for the lives of future generations.

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