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At Least 20 Dead in Bali and Flores Floods With Weeklong Emergency in Effect

Meteorologists attribute the unusual September deluge to equatorial Rossby waves.

Overview

  • Authorities report 16 fatalities on Bali and four on Flores, with one person still missing on Bali as search efforts continue.
  • A one-week emergency was declared to unlock resources for rescue operations, evacuations and immediate relief.
  • Rescue teams used rubber boats to move residents and tourists to safety, and more than 560 people have taken shelter in schools and community centers.
  • Denpasar, Canggu and Ubud were among the hardest hit areas, flooding swamped roads, markets and a hospital, and access to I Gusti Ngurah Rai airport was heavily restricted.
  • Officials say waters are receding and cleanup is underway, though forecasts still flag the risk of further heavy rainfall.