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.

Access to the island’s international airport near Denpasar was limited as only trucks could use the roads, according to government

Continuous heavy rains between Tuesday evening and Wednesday caused the floods that also brought down two buildings.