The death toll from floods and landslides in Bali, Indonesia has risen to 14, up from nine reported earlier, though rainfall has eased and water levels are receding in most areas.
Authorities said two people are still missing in Denpasar where 125 rescuers have been deployed.
00:00Authorities on Thursday said the death toll from floods in Bali, Indonesia, had risen to 14 people, though the rain has stopped and water levels are receding in most areas.
00:10They said two people remain missing in Denpasar, where 125 rescuers have been deployed for search efforts.
00:17More than 500 residents have been evacuated to schools and mosques for shelter.
00:22Torrential rains on Tuesday and Wednesday triggered widespread flooding in Denpasar and six of Bali's eight regions, cutting off major roads, including access to the island's international airport.
00:34Several areas also reported landslides.
00:37Authorities said most of the victims were swept away after rivers overflowed.
00:41No foreigners were among the casualties, and flight operations were unaffected as of Thursday afternoon.
00:47Heavy rains also caused flooding in neighboring East Nusa Tengara province, where four people were killed.
00:54Rescue teams continue pumping water from flooded buildings, while about 500 military personnel have been mobilized to clear mud, debris and rocks from the streets.
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