Heavy rains trigger floods and landslides across Bali Island
Days of intense rainfall have caused widespread flooding and landslides across the Indonesian island of Bali, severely affecting residential districts and well-known tourist destinations. Authorities and local media report significant material damage, though no casualties have been confirmed so far.
In the provincial capital, Denpasar, overflowing rivers inundated streets and homes after persistent downpours. In several neighborhoods, water levels reportedly rose to nearly one meter, leaving residents to navigate knee-deep floodwaters. Many households suffered damage to furniture, vehicles and electrical installations.
The impact extended to major resort areas such as Kuta, Legian and Sanur, where emergency responders deployed rubber boats to evacuate families trapped in submerged properties. Hotels and small businesses faced temporary disruptions as access roads became impassable.
Further inland, in Ubud within Gianyar regency, saturated soil triggered landslides that damaged buildings and public infrastructure. Similar incidents were recorded in Karangasem regency, where fallen trees and damaged roadways hampered transportation.
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency, known as Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika (BMKG), issued its highest-level red alert for several districts. The agency warned that heavy to extreme rainfall could persist through Thursday, increasing the risk of further flooding and landslides.
Authorities also cautioned against hazardous maritime conditions. Waves of up to four meters are forecast in southern waters, posing potential dangers to fishing vessels and inter-island transport services.
Indonesia is frequently exposed to severe weather during the rainy season, with mountainous terrain and dense river networks heightening vulnerability to natural disasters. In recent months, other regions of the country have faced deadly landslides and prolonged flooding, underscoring the growing challenges linked to extreme weather patterns.
Emergency teams remain on alert as residents assess damage and monitor weather updates.
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