Floods and Landslides in Indonesia Claim 23 Lives

At least 23 people have died due to floods and landslides on the Indonesian islands of Bali and Java, with at least eleven individuals reported missing, according to authorities. The natural disasters are attributed to continuous rain and strong winds.

The majority of the fatalities occurred on Java, where fifteen people lost their lives. According to Bergas Catursari, head of disaster management in Central Java, some victims were swept away while fishing or seeking shelter during the floods.

Some casualties were buried under mud, with Petungkriyono being the hardest-hit district on Java. On Bali, boulders fell on a house in the village of Pikat, resulting in four deaths and four injuries.

Another house in Ubung Kaja was buried under earth and debris, with four more fatalities reported there. Search dogs and excavators are being utilized in rescue efforts, which are hampered by poor weather and steep terrain.

Authorities have warned that continued heavy rains could lead to more natural disasters, such as flash floods, particularly near mountainous slopes or rivers. The rainy season in the Indonesian islands lasts from November to April, with similar events in early November on Sumatra resulting in dozens of fatalities from mudslides and floods.

Source: NOS

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