Landslides Impact Multiple Residential Areas Across South Jakarta

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Following heavy rainfall, several areas in South Jakarta experienced land movement, leading to significant property damage and infrastructure disruption. In Kemang Selatan, a project site designated for a padel court parking area suffered two consecutive landslides, which residents claim damaged five nearby houses. This incident has prompted public scrutiny regarding the project's adherence to construction permits and standard operating procedures. Additional landslides were reported in Pasar Minggu and Pejaten Timur, where soil erosion near water channels caused partial road failures and threatened residential structures. In response to these events, the provincial government has issued instructions for relevant departments to prioritize the construction of retaining walls to stabilize the affected slopes. Emergency personnel have been deployed to manage debris and secure critical areas, though no fatalities have been reported at these sites despite the severe impact on local residential infrastructure.