" In parts of Jakarta" . The sentence then obviously refers to water reaching 10 feet above where it did 30 years ago. Jakarta was but ONE example. Yes, other activities do contribute.
The fact remains that storm surges and tidal flooding are increasing and are encroaching further inland, eating away coastal land and undermining highly urbanised areas all over the globe- some were mentioned in the same article!
This is how sea levels rise - not like filling a glass with water.
