"Flash floods that struck two provinces in Indonesia this week have killed at least 14 people, according to disaster mitigation officials, with operations under way to search for the missing. Torrential rains beginning on Monday caused flooding and landslides on the tourist island of Bali and in East Nusa Tenggara province. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto ordered his aides to accelerate the handling of the aftermath of the deadly flooding, locate the missing and deliver basic needs to displaced residents, Antara state news agency reported on Thursday."
"The National Disaster Mitigation Agency, BNPB, reported that 400 to 600 personnel from various institutions had been deployed to search for the missing and clear debris. Rain caused rivers to burst their banks, tearing through nine cities and districts on Bali. Mud, rocks and trees tumbled onto mountainside hamlets and rising rivers submerged at least 120 neighbourhoods, resulting in a dozen landslides in several places, BNPB spokesperson Abdul Muhari said in a statement."
Flash floods and landslides struck Bali and East Nusa Tenggara after torrential rains beginning on Monday, killing at least 14 people and leaving at least two missing. Rivers burst their banks, tearing through nine cities and districts on Bali and submerging at least 120 neighbourhoods. Mud, rocks and trees tumbled onto mountainside hamlets and about a dozen landslides occurred. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency deployed 400 to 600 personnel to search for the missing and clear debris. More than 500 people were evacuated to schools and mosques. Denpasar mayor declared an emergency to ensure service delivery as residents returned to heavily damaged streets and homes.
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