World · East Asia & Pacific · 3 hrs ago
Lower Water Levels Reveal the Remains of a Sunken Village in Indonesia
Falling water levels at Karian Reservoir have revealed the remains of Somang village in Indonesia.
The village is in Lebak district, Banten, and its buildings had been submerged beneath the reservoir.
The water has fallen during a prolonged dry period linked to El Niño.
El Niño can reduce rainfall, but local rain, water flowing into the reservoir and water use also affect its level.
Karian Reservoir supplies water to nearby areas, including Jakarta, so changes in its water level matter to communities that depend on it.
Residents continue their daily lives around the reservoir, and people have crossed areas newly exposed by the falling water.
The exposed ruins highlight concerns about drought and water management as dry conditions continue.
Remains of Somang village have reappeared as water levels fell at Karian Reservoir in Lebak regency, Banten, Indonesia.
The exposed ruins include houses and the remains of Al Mujahiddin Mosque.
Drone footage showed the area on October 23, 2026.
The falling water levels come amid prolonged dry conditions linked to El Niño, though local rainfall, inflows and water use also affect reservoir levels.
Karian Reservoir supplies water to surrounding areas, including Jakarta.
- Who
- Residents near Karian Reservoir, including people living around the reservoir.
- What
- The remains of Somang village have reappeared as reservoir water levels fell.
- When
- Drone footage recorded the scene on October 23, 2026.
- Where
- Karian Reservoir, Lebak regency, Banten, Indonesia.
- Why
- Water levels fell amid prolonged dry conditions linked to El Niño. Local rainfall, inflows and water use also affect reservoir levels.
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Drone footage showed the remains of Somang village exposed in the reservoir.
Detik published its report on the reappearing village remains.
- Reservoir
- Karian Reservoir
- Village
- Somang, Lebak regency, Banten
- Exposed structure
- Remains of Al Mujahiddin Mosque
- Footage date
- October 23, 2026
- Water supply
- The reservoir serves surrounding areas, including Jakarta.