Indonesian Rescuers Search for Missing People as Floodwaters Recede
Rescue efforts underway in Bali and East Nusa Tenggara provinces following deadly floods that killed at least 15 people and left 10 missing.
DENPASAR: As floodwaters begin to recede, rescuers in Indonesia are focused on searching for survivors of the devastating flash floods that struck two provinces on Monday.
The torrential rains have caused significant damage, including flooding and landslides, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and 10 missing individuals.
On the tourist island of Bali and in East Nusa Tenggara province, rivers burst their banks, leading to widespread destruction.
According to Bali’s Disaster Mitigation Agency, nine cities and districts on the island were affected, with at least 112 neighborhoods submerged and several landslides reported.
As river levels returned to normal, residents in Denpasar, Bali's capital, found streets covered in mud and debris, overturned cars, and scattered household items.
Authorities have taken advantage of the receding waters to begin cleanup efforts, including clearing mud and removing piles of wet garbage from the streets.
Electricity has been restored to tens of thousands of residences and businesses.
Suharyanto, head of Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency, stated that the threat of flooding in Bali has subsided.
In addition to the damage on Bali, 474 kiosks and small shops were destroyed, six people lost their lives, hundreds of houses and buildings were submerged, and over 800 residents were forced to seek shelter in temporary government facilities.
Rescue workers, police, and soldiers have been deployed to search for the missing individuals.
The floods also damaged roads, bridges, and other infrastructure.
In East Nusa Tenggara, rescuers are focusing on finding four people, including two toddlers, who were swept away by the floods along with 35 houses.
Six villagers were rescued from the floodwaters or mud on Wednesday.
The local Disaster Mitigation Agency reported that severe weather and rugged terrain hindered rescue efforts, further complicated by disruptions to electricity, clean water, and telecommunications in 18 villages.
The flooding and landslides destroyed two bridges, two government offices, a plantation, rice fields, and livestock in the affected areas.
The torrential rains have caused significant damage, including flooding and landslides, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and 10 missing individuals.
On the tourist island of Bali and in East Nusa Tenggara province, rivers burst their banks, leading to widespread destruction.
According to Bali’s Disaster Mitigation Agency, nine cities and districts on the island were affected, with at least 112 neighborhoods submerged and several landslides reported.
As river levels returned to normal, residents in Denpasar, Bali's capital, found streets covered in mud and debris, overturned cars, and scattered household items.
Authorities have taken advantage of the receding waters to begin cleanup efforts, including clearing mud and removing piles of wet garbage from the streets.
Electricity has been restored to tens of thousands of residences and businesses.
Suharyanto, head of Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency, stated that the threat of flooding in Bali has subsided.
In addition to the damage on Bali, 474 kiosks and small shops were destroyed, six people lost their lives, hundreds of houses and buildings were submerged, and over 800 residents were forced to seek shelter in temporary government facilities.
Rescue workers, police, and soldiers have been deployed to search for the missing individuals.
The floods also damaged roads, bridges, and other infrastructure.
In East Nusa Tenggara, rescuers are focusing on finding four people, including two toddlers, who were swept away by the floods along with 35 houses.
Six villagers were rescued from the floodwaters or mud on Wednesday.
The local Disaster Mitigation Agency reported that severe weather and rugged terrain hindered rescue efforts, further complicated by disruptions to electricity, clean water, and telecommunications in 18 villages.
The flooding and landslides destroyed two bridges, two government offices, a plantation, rice fields, and livestock in the affected areas.
