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Unraveling the physics behind severe flash flooding in Indonesia’s new capital

(Left) A devastating flash flood occurred in Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara (IKN) on March 16, 2022. (Right) Mesoscale convective system (MCS) structure during the event illustrated using brightness temperature data from the Himawari-8 satellite. Credit: Eddie Hermawan Since the establishment of Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara (IKN), extreme hydroclimate has emerged as a serious environmental issue. One of the most notable…