Floods in Bali Indonesia have killed at least 19 people after torrential rains triggered flash floods and landslides across Bali and East Nusa Tenggara. President Prabowo Subianto has ordered urgent rescue operations and directed relief aid to affected areas. Hundreds of residents remain displaced as rivers burst their banks and homes were destroyed. Search teams are still working to locate missing people while communities struggle with the aftermath.
Death toll rises in Bali
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency confirmed that the death toll in Bali rose to 14 as rivers burst their banks and swept away residents. Most victims were from Denpasar where eight people lost their lives. Two more remain missing while hundreds have been evacuated to shelters.
Torrential rain across provinces
Heavy rainfall starting Monday triggered flooding and landslides in Bali and East Nusa Tenggara. More than 120 neighborhoods were submerged and at least a dozen landslides were reported. Roads collapsed bridges were damaged and rescue teams faced difficulties reaching remote villages.
President orders swift action
President Prabowo Subianto expressed condolences to victims and directed all agencies to accelerate search and relief operations. He emphasized the delivery of basic supplies to displaced residents and the quick restoration of infrastructure in flood-hit areas.
Emergency declared in Denpasar
The mayor of Denpasar declared an emergency status to ensure faster response and services. Schools and mosques have been turned into shelters while authorities began clearing mud and debris as waters receded. Electricity has been restored to thousands of homes and businesses.
Climate change and seasonal rains
Floods and landslides are common in Indonesia between September and March but officials warn that climate change is making storms more severe. Heavier rainfall clogged drainage systems worsened by waste management issues has intensified the scale of disasters in Bali.
