Badung, Bali (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Public Works has allocated Rp8 billion (US$480,000) to repair national roads and infrastructure damaged by severe flooding in Bali on September 10.
Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo announced the funding during an inspection of post-flood conditions in Badung on Saturday.
According to ministry data, 15 sites across Bali suffered infrastructure damage, including collapsed roads, destroyed bridges, and landslides. The affected locations span Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar, Klungkung, and Tabanan.
"We've budgeted around Rp8 billion for repairs at these 15 locations," Hanggodo said.
Of the total, five sites sustained structural damage, seven were hit by landslides, and five experienced flooding. The only site still under repair is the Muntur Bridge in Gianyar, where a collapsed drainage channel and missing railings caused major disruption.
"Everything has been completed except for the Muntur Bridge. We expect it to be fully repaired within two weeks," Hanggodo said, noting that debris removal will allow traffic to resume.
The Bali provincial government officially ended its emergency response status on September 17, one week after the disaster. Governor Wayan Koster lifted the status following gradual improvements and reduced emergency needs, according to the local Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD).
Despite the change, recovery efforts and aid distribution to affected residents will continue, including assistance for merchants in public markets, home repairs, and restoration of public facilities.
The September 10 flash flood, triggered by heavy rainfall, struck nearly all districts and Denpasar, the provincial capital.
At least 18 people were killed, three remain missing, and more than 6,000 families were affected. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported damage to 194 homes, 520 public facilities, 82 retaining walls, three bridges, and road access at 23 locations.
