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Indonesia: 12 people killed in landslides

At least 12 people were killed and five were injured after landslides occurred in Bangli district on the holiday island of Bali, centre of Indonesia on February 9-10.
Indonesia: 12 people killed in landslides ảnh 1Victims of the landslide in Songan village, Indonesia. (Photo: Reuters)

Hanoi (VNA) – At least 12people were killed and five were injured after landslides occurred in Banglidistrict on the holiday island of Bali, centre of Indonesia on February 9-10.

Two additional landslides engulfed Awan andSukawana villages on February 10, which claimed five and injured one, said theNational Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB).

Landslide triggered by heavy rains buriedfive houses in Songan village at 11 pm (local time) on February 9, killingseven and wounding four. All bodies were found while the injured were sent to anearby hospital.

The rescue team included soldiers, policeofficers, and staffers of the disaster management agency and local search andrescue office.

The BNPB has warned people of landslides,floods and whirlwind in Bangli, Jembrana, Buleleng, Badung, Tabanan and Gianyardistricts, as heavy rains are forecasted to last until February 11.-VNA

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