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Al Jazeera
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Raheela Mahomed

Most of Jakarta could be submerged by 2050

Most of Jakarta could be submerged by 2050

One of the most alarming effects of climate change is rising sea levels, which scientists say will displace millions of people.

Indonesia's capital is sinking at an alarming rate.

There are warnings that pretty much all of Jakarta could be under water by 2050.

Al Jazeera's Raheela Mahomed reports from Jakarta.

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