Indonesian Vice President Urges Prioritization of Flood Evacuees

Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited a flood evacuation post in Denpasar, Bali, on Friday, where he instructed the disaster response team to prioritize evacuees affected by massive floods in the region. The evacuees, including elderly residents, babies, children, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and people with special needs, were given top priority by Gibran, who expressed hope that students could continue their schooling and learning activities despite the disaster. The government has also assured evacuees that damaged public facilities, including schools, would be rebuilt. As of Friday morning, the Bali Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) confirmed 18 fatalities across seven districts and cities.

Key Takeaways:

• Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited a flood evacuation post in Denpasar, Bali, on Friday and instructed the disaster response team to prioritize evacuees affected by massive floods.
• The evacuees, including elderly residents, babies, children, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and people with special needs, were given top priority by Gibran.
• Gibran expressed hope that students could continue their schooling and learning activities despite the disaster.
• The government has assured evacuees that damaged public facilities, including schools, would be rebuilt.
• Ida Ayu Suryawati, a mobile phone shop owner, reported losing over Rp40 million (US$2,300) after her shop was destroyed by the floods.
• The Bali Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) confirmed 18 fatalities across seven districts and cities.
• The government is currently assessing losses to repair homes and businesses damaged by the floods.

Statistics:

• 18 fatalities confirmed by the Bali Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) across seven districts and cities.
• 12 fatalities reported in Denpasar, 3 fatalities in Gianyar, 2 fatalities in Jembrana, and 1 fatality in Badung.
• Rp40 million (US$2,300) lost by Ida Ayu Suryawati, a mobile phone shop owner, after her shop was destroyed by the floods.
• 123 locations across seven districts and cities experienced severe flooding and landslides.

Sources:

• "Bali floods: Search underway for missing family of three" - Antara News Agency
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