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Flood Risk Reduction Management in South Tangerang, Sustainable Urban Drainage System Implementation Potential

Op-EdWater & Waste Management

Flood Risk Reduction Management in South Tangerang, Sustainable Urban Drainage System Implementation Potential

Published: 2/7/2024
Urban floods, exacerbated by high-frequency extreme rainfall attributed to urban climate variability and climate change, have intensified globally. This phenomenon has escalated in South Tangerang, Indonesia, due to increased monthly rainfall and inadequate urban drainage systems. Flood occurrences, particularly in flood-prone areas like Pondok Aren, Ciputat, and Pamulang districts, have surged, affecting numerous households. Contributing factors include land use changes, poor drainage infrastructure, and lack of community engagement in flood preparedness. While government initiatives like Urban Drainage System regulations and community programs aim to address these issues, challenges persist, necessitating comprehensive solutions. Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) offer promising mitigation strategies by mimicking natural hydrological processes, reducing runoff, and enhancing groundwater recharge. In South Tangerang, adopting SUDS, exemplified by bio pore infiltration holes, presents a viable path toward sustainable urban drainage and flood risk reduction, echoing successful implementations elsewhere, like in Gurugram City, India.

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