Devastating flash floods have struck two Indonesian islands, Bali and Flores killing at least six people and leaving four others missing. According to the country’s disaster management agency, torrential rainfall began late Tuesday and continued today, triggering floods across four districts of Bali.
National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said in a statement that the disaster forced the evacuation of 85 residents. In a separate incident, flash floods also hit Flores Island in East Nusa Teng-gara Province. The flooding disrupted road access and telecommunications across 18 villages, leaving many communities temporarily cut off.
Indonesia is currently in its mon-soon season, which typically runs from November to April. This season is often marked by landslides, flash floods, and outbreaks of waterborne diseases. Officials warn that climate change is intensifying these patterns, bringing heavier rainfall, more severe floods, and stronger wind gusts across the region. Disaster authorities are continuing rescue and recovery operations, while calling for improved infrastructure and regional cooperation to mitigate future risks.
