"Flash floods in two Indonesian islands resulted in at least 19 deaths, officials said Thursday, with several others still missing. One of the islands affected is Bali, a tourist hotspot, with seven districts across the island being affected by floods and landslides. Fourteen people have been confirmed dead in Bali, while two are still missing. The death toll in Flores island rose to five as a young child was found dead, according to local authorities."
"In the Flores island region of Nagekeo, excavators and a thermal drone were part of the rescue operation in a bid to locate three people still missing. According to National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Abdul Muhari, emergency response efforts are still ongoing in search for victims. More than 500 people were evacuated due to the floods, with schools and mosques turning into makeshift shelters. Bali is Indonesia's most popular tourist destinationImage: Dicky Bisinglasi/REUTERS"
Flash floods on Bali and Flores islands killed at least 19 people and left several others missing. Bali reported 14 confirmed deaths and two missing across seven districts affected by floods and landslides. Flores's death toll rose to five after a young child was found, and three people remain missing in Nagekeo. Excavators and a thermal drone have been deployed to support rescue operations and locate the missing. More than 500 people were evacuated, with schools and mosques converted into makeshift shelters. Climate change has altered monsoon storm patterns between November and April, increasing rainfall intensity and flash flooding, contributing to recent deadly floods.
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