Interactive: where are cities sinking?

Cities across Asia are developing at such an astounding rate , the pressure on water tables is causing many to slip into oblivion.

Deep groundwater extraction wells are built by the business elites for commercial value. Better transparency will help manage them more sustainably.

More than half the city will be under 1.2 metres of flood waters by the end of this century if action is not taken now.

As more cities sink, rethinking how we use groundwater can ease pressure on precious aquifers.

Artificial recharge and deep soil mixing are two techniques showing promise in rescuing sinking cities.

Stopping Jakarta sinking cannot happen overnight, but the city is finally taking the action needed to stop groundwater extraction.

Floating cities are emerging as a possible solution for residents of many of the world’s sinking megacities, if they can be built and operated sustainably.