Area on Campus for Water Absorption besides The Forest and Planted Vegetation (meter²)

Alongside its extensive forest areas and well-planned vegetation, Universitas Andalas has purposefully developed zones dedicated to water absorption and flood control. These include permeable areas such as paved fields, roads, parking spaces, and retention ponds. The use of permeable paving allows rainwater to seep naturally into the ground, reducing surface runoff and minimizing the risk of flooding. Meanwhile, retention ponds help collect and temporarily store rainwater, releasing it slowly to maintain balanced drainage across the campus.

Covering a total of 502,091 square meters within the university’s 4,711,979-square-meter land area, these water absorption zones make up around 2–10% of the entire campus. This careful design demonstrates Universitas Andalas’s commitment to environmental responsibility and flood resilience, ensuring the sustainability and ecological balance of its campus environment.