Bali has been hit by catastrophic flooding, leading to the deaths of at least 14 people in what officials are calling the island's worst floods in a decade. Torrential rains caused rivers to overflow, particularly impacting the capital, Denpasar, where eight fatalities occurred and two individuals are still missing. Hundreds of residents have been evacuated as homes were inundated, with major roads rendered impassable due to landslides, and several bridges damaged.
In response to the disaster, President Prabowo Subianto expressed condolences and urged rapid action from relief agencies. The provincial government has declared a week-long state of emergency, while rescue teams find it challenging to reach affected areas due to widespread flooding.
Casualties include two individuals who died from electrocution in Jembrana Regency. In total, search teams have reported eight casualties in Denpasar, three in Gianyar, and one in Badung County. Affected residents are being relocated to temporary shelters.
The situation is dire as Indonesia faces similar challenges, with neighboring East Nusa Tenggara also reporting casualties amid heavy rainfall. Bali received over 385mm of rain in just 24 hours, and the flooding has been exacerbated by clogged drainage systems linked to ongoing waste management issues.
Though the rain is expected to ease, Bali remains under a severe weather warning, with the risk of landslides and additional flooding still looming, sparking concerns over climate change and existing infrastructure’s ability to cope.
In response to the disaster, President Prabowo Subianto expressed condolences and urged rapid action from relief agencies. The provincial government has declared a week-long state of emergency, while rescue teams find it challenging to reach affected areas due to widespread flooding.
Casualties include two individuals who died from electrocution in Jembrana Regency. In total, search teams have reported eight casualties in Denpasar, three in Gianyar, and one in Badung County. Affected residents are being relocated to temporary shelters.
The situation is dire as Indonesia faces similar challenges, with neighboring East Nusa Tenggara also reporting casualties amid heavy rainfall. Bali received over 385mm of rain in just 24 hours, and the flooding has been exacerbated by clogged drainage systems linked to ongoing waste management issues.
Though the rain is expected to ease, Bali remains under a severe weather warning, with the risk of landslides and additional flooding still looming, sparking concerns over climate change and existing infrastructure’s ability to cope.
