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Bali Vice President Urges Acceleration of Efforts to Address Land Conversion Issues

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Bali has been dealing with significant land conversion issues that have contributed to natural disasters such as flooding. Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka recently visited the evacuation post in Banjar Tohpati, Denpasar, to assess the situation and address the concerns of residents. During his visit, he acknowledged that the rapid development in Bali has led to the land conversion problem, which poses a risk of recurring natural disasters. He emphasized the need to pay closer attention to water catchment areas, drainage, and sanitation management to prevent future floods.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka stressed the urgent need to accelerate efforts to address land conversion issues in Bali to prevent natural disasters like flooding from recurring.
  • The rapid development in Bali has contributed to the land conversion problem, posing a risk of recurring natural disasters.
  • Residents from the Siulan Road area in Denpasar complained about a developer's project that ignored environmental concerns and drainage system optimization.
  • Denpasar Mayor I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara acknowledged that large amounts of trash and a stuck vehicle had worsened the drainage system, causing blockages.
  • The Bali Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) reported 18 fatalities from the floods, with 12 from Denpasar City, three from Gianyar District, two from Jembrana District, and one from Badung District.
  • The floods followed more than 24 hours of heavy rain, with the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reporting rainfall of 385 millimeters, equivalent to a full month's accumulation.

Statistics:

  • 18 fatalities reported from the floods in Bali.
  • 12 fatalities from Denpasar City, 3 from Gianyar District, 2 from Jembrana District, and 1 from Badung District.
  • Rainfall of 385 millimeters, equivalent to a full month's accumulation.
  • More than 24 hours of heavy rain preceding the floods.
  • Total number of deaths reported by the Bali Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD).

Sources:

  • ANTARA, "Vice President warns of urgent need to address land conversion in Bali", Translator: Dewa Ketut S W, Resinta Sulistiyandari, Editor: M Razi Rahman.

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