On September 11, the number of people killed by floods on Bali, Indonesia, increased to 14, according to information from the Disaster mitigation Agency. The two are still missing in the capital Denpasar, where rescue forces of 125 staff are deployed to search. More than 500 residents have been evacuated to schools and Hoi giao Churches to ensure safety.
The two heavy rains lasted for two days, September 9-10, causing widespread flooding in Denpasar and 6 out of 8 areas of Bali, paralyzing many main roads, including the entrance to the international airport. Some areas have also recorded landslides. Most of the victims died from being swept away when the river overflowed.
Abdul Muhari, a spokesman for the disaster management agency, said the water has receded in many areas, but rescue forces are still pumping water from deeply flooded buildings. About 500 soldiers were mobilized to clean up mud, rocks and garbage, helping to restore traffic. The peak of the rain has passed and we are now focusing on clearing the streets, said Mr. Abdul.
The authorities confirmed that no foreign tourists are on the list of casualties. Flights at Bali International Airport are still operating normally, with no cases of flight cancellations recorded.
Bad weather also affected Indonesia's Eastern Province of Nusa Tenggara, where flooding killed four people. Currently, authorities are still closely monitoring to respond to the risk of further landslides and flash floods.
