"Flash floods in two Indonesianislands 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. 14 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."
Flash floods struck Bali and Flores, killing at least 19 people and leaving several others missing. Bali reported 14 confirmed deaths and two people missing across seven districts affected by floods and landslides. Flores recorded five deaths after a young child was found, and three people remained missing in Nagekeo. Excavators and a thermal drone were used in rescue operations to locate missing persons. Emergency response efforts are ongoing in search for victims. More than 500 people were evacuated, with schools and mosques serving as makeshift shelters. Monsoon season rains intensified by climate change have increased storm severity, contributing to heavier rain and flash flooding.
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