JAKARTA: At least nine people have been killed by severe flooding in Bali, officials said on Wednesday, as parts of Indonesia’s holiday island were inundated and major roads cut off following heavy rainfalls.
The deluge, driven by downpours that began on Tuesday evening, is reported in Bali’s capital Denpasar, as well as areas of Gianyar, Tabanan, Jembrana, Klungkung and Badung.
“The death toll is currently at nine people, while 160 people have been evacuated. We have received 174 incident reports, with flooding reported across 124 areas and landslides in nine areas,” Bali’s Regional Disaster Management Agency said in a statement to Arab News.
Floodwaters began rising at around 3 a.m. on Wednesday, according to reports, with flood height recorded at around two to three meters across various locations.
Videos posted on social media platforms showed submerged cars and houses, and rescuers wading through chest-deep water with rubber boats to reach residents in low-lying areas.
