Editorial photo #13308212 Environmental Issue
Garbage Stretches Hundreds Of Meters Along The Citarum River In Bandung
Residents cut grass along the banks of the Citarum River, which is filled with a sea of garbage, in Bandung, Indonesia, on February 12, 2026. According to local residents, the garbage accumulates for years and is estimated to stretch for hundreds of meters. The accumulation of garbage in the Citarum River pollutes the water, disrupts residents' activities, and creates a foul odor. (Photo by Ryan Suherlan/NurPhoto)