January in Indonesia has been marked by a series of devastating disasters. As emergency responses continue for hydrometeorological events in Aceh and West Sumatra, floods have inundated parts of Jakarta and Bekasi, while landslides have struck Cisarua. Extreme weather and geological vulnerability are always cited as the primary causes, and again it raises a question: why do people continue to live in places known to be highly prone to disasters? To subscribe please click here
