Bali landslide leaves 12 people dead, homes wiped out

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Twelve people have been killed in three landslides across the tourist island of Bali, Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency has said.

The agency's spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said landslides caused by sustained torrential rains hit three villages in Bali's Kintamani district, on the slopes of the Mount Batur volcano.

Members of two families were among those killed in Songan village, including a one-year-old boy, his seven-year-old sister and their mother.

Four people were killed in Awan village and one person died in Sukawana village.

"All victims have been evacuated and the injured have been taken to hospital," said Indra Kalak, an agency official in Bali.

The agency said more heavy rains are likely and people should be aware of the possibility of landslides and floods.

AP

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First posted</s>Seven people have been killed in a landslide on the tourist island of Bali that wiped out several homes, Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency has said.

The landslide in Bangli district was caused by sustained torrential rains, the agency said in a statement.

Members of two families were among those killed, including a one-year-old boy.

Two people were hospitalised with severe injuries.

The agency said more heavy rains are likely in Bali and people should be aware of the possibility of landslides and floods.</s>12 people, including two children, have been killed in a landslide on the popular Indonesian tourist island of Bali. According to the BBC, the landslide hit several villages in the Kintamani area at about 11 pm on Thursday. A National Disaster Agency spokesman said it was caused by sustained torrential rain. The victims included a … Continue reading 12 Killed In Bali Village Landslide In Indonesia

The post 12 Killed In Bali Village Landslide In Indonesia appeared first on Channels Television.</s>JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency says seven people were killed in a landslide on the tourist island of Bali that wiped out several homes.

The agency said in a statement Friday that the landslide in Bangli district was caused by sustained torrential rains.

Members of two families were among those killed including a 1-year-old boy. Two people were hospitalized with severe injuries.

The agency says more heavy rains are likely in Bali and people should be aware of the possibility of landslides and floods.

The resort island is Indonesia’s best-known tourist destination and famous for its Hindu culture, white beaches and lush green interior.</s>Seven people were killed in a landslide on the tourist island of Bali that wiped out several homes, Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency said Friday.

The agency said in a statement that the landslide in Bangli district was caused by sustained torrential rains.

Members of two families were among those killed including a 1-year-old boy. Two people were hospitalized with severe injuries and two others suffered minor injuries.

The agency said more heavy rains are likely in Bali and people should be aware of the possibility of landslides and floods.

The resort island is Indonesia’s best-known tourist destination and famous for its Hindu culture, white beaches and lush green interior.

Rains often cause flooding and landslides in Indonesia, an archipelago where millions of people live in mountainous areas or on flood plains near rivers.</s>At least seven people were killed and four more were injured in a series of landslides in southern Indonesia’s island of Bali, local media reported Friday.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Heavy Thursday rains in Bali had caused the natural disaster in the areas, the Jakarta Globe newspaper reported.</s>A men drive motorcycle beside a damage house after it was hit by landslide, at Songan village in Kintamani, In

A men drive motorcycle beside a damage house after it was hit by landslide, at Songan village in Kintamani, In Image Credit: Reuters

A woman carries her belongings from her damaged house after it was hit by landslide at Songan village in Kinta

A woman carries her belongings from her damaged house after it was hit by landslide at Songan village in Kinta Image Credit: Reuters

Twelve people have been killed in three landslides across the Indonesian resort island of Bali, as torrential rain lashed the area, Indonesia's disaster agency said on Friday.

The landslides destroyed houses late on Thursday in three villages in Bali's Kintamani district, on the slopes of the Mount Batur volcano, killing the 12 residents, including a one-year old boy, the agency said.

Several people were injured, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency said.

"All victims have been evacuated and the injured have been taken to hospital," said an agency official in Bali, Indra Kalak.

Kalak said more heavy rain was falling on Friday and people in the area should be aware that the steep slopes meant it was particularly vulnerable to landslides.

The national weather agency said heavy rain would continue in Bali on Saturday and Sunday.</s>Twelve people have been killed in three landslides across the Indonesian resort island of Bali, as torrential rain lashed the area, Indonesia's disaster agency said on Friday.

The landslides destroyed houses late on Thursday in three villages in Bali's Kintamani district, on the slopes of the Mount Batur volcano, killing the 12 residents, including a one-year old boy, the agency said.

Several people were injured, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency said.

"All victims have been evacuated and the injured have been taken to hospital," said an agency official in Bali, Indra Kalak.

Kalak said more heavy rain was falling on Friday and people in the area should be aware that the steep slopes meant it was particularly vulnerable to landslides.

The national weather agency said heavy rain would continue in Bali on Saturday and Sunday.</s>This file photo taken on December 19, 2016 shows a tourist walking past debris washed up on Kuta beach near Denpasar on Indonesia's resort island of Bali. — AFP pic

JAKARTA, Feb 10 — Twelve people have been killed in three landslides across the Indonesian resort island of Bali, as torrential rain lashed the area, Indonesia’s disaster agency said today.

The landslides destroyed houses late last night in three villages in Bali’s Kintamani district, on the slopes of the Mount Batur volcano, killing the 12 residents, including a one-year old boy, the agency said.

Several people were injured, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency said.

“All victims have been evacuated and the injured have been taken to hospital,” said an agency official in Bali, Indra Kalak.

Kalak said more heavy rain was falling today and people in the area should be aware that the steep slopes meant it was particularly vulnerable to landslides.

The national weather agency said heavy rain would continue in Bali tomorrow and Sunday. — Reuters</s>A national disaster agency spokesman said it was caused by sustained torrential rain.

The victims include a seven-year-old girl and a one-year-old boy, as well their mother.

Red Cross aid workers, the military and police are searching for survivors.

National Disaster Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho warned of more heavy rains in Bali as well as landslides and floods in a statement (in Indonesian), after more than 145mm fell on Thursday.

Members of two families were among those killed in Songan village, and two people were severely injured. Five homes were also destroyed.

BBC Indonesian editor Rebecca Henschke says landslides are common in Indonesia during the monsoon season, but are relatively rare on the tourist island of Bali.

Environmentalists have blamed the landslides on deforestation and poor urban planning, adds our correspondent. Indonesia has one of the fastest rates of deforestation in the world.
At least seven people have been killed in the Bangli Regency of Bali after a landslide caused by torrential rain.