Flash Floods Destroy Tens Of Houses In Gerokgak, Bali

Singaraja (Antara Bali)- Flash floods destroyed tens of houses in two villages in Gerokgak Sub-district, Buleleng District, Bali Province, on Sunday.

Tens of families fled to safer areas as the floods swept away their houses, Gerokgak Sub-district Head Putu Ariadi Pribadi said.

"The flooding is triggered by incessant heavy rains that have fallen since Saturday afternoon," Pribadi noted.

In Musi village, seven houses were washed out and tens of others were damaged by the flood, forcing around 56 families to evacuate themselves to higher grounds.

He added that in Penyabangan village, eight houses were destroyed and tens of other were damaged, while 36 families took refuge in safer places.

The local authorities have set up emergency tens and provided adequate food for the flood victims, the sub-district head said. (WDY)