Bali Hit by Deadly Flash Floods, At Least 14 Killed
Severe flash floods and landslides, triggered by torrential rains, have killed at least 14 people and left others missing across Bali, Indonesia, causing widespread damage and prompting search operations.
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Overview
- Torrential rains caused severe flash floods and landslides across Bali, Indonesia, and parts of East Nusa Tenggara province, leading to widespread devastation.
- The natural disaster has resulted in at least 14 confirmed deaths, with reports indicating the toll could be as high as 20, and at least two people remain missing.
- President Prabowo Subianto expressed condolences and ordered an acceleration of search and rescue operations, along with efforts to manage the aftermath of the floods.
- The floods impacted nine cities and districts, causing significant damage to popular tourist areas, hotels, and local businesses as rivers overflowed.
- As floodwaters recede, Indonesian authorities are actively engaged in clearing away extensive mud and wet rubbish from affected streets to restore normalcy.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, focusing on factual reporting of the natural disaster's impact and ongoing rescue efforts. They prioritize official statements and objective descriptions of the damage and human toll, avoiding loaded language or selective emphasis that would suggest a particular narrative or editorial stance.
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The flash floods and landslides were triggered by torrential rains that caused rivers to overflow across Bali and parts of East Nusa Tenggara.
At least 14 people have been confirmed dead with reports indicating the death toll could be as high as 25 when including the missing individuals.
The floods impacted nine cities and districts across Bali, including popular tourist areas, Denpasar, and regions blocking major roads and access to several parts.
Indonesian authorities have accelerated search and rescue operations, expressed condolences, and are actively clearing mud and debris from streets to restore normalcy after the flooding.
The floods caused significant damage to hotels, local businesses, and infrastructure by blocking major roads and causing widespread destruction in tourist and urban areas.
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