Heavy Rainfall Sparks Flooding, Landslides in Bali

(MENAFN) Several days of heavy rainfall have led to extensive flooding and landslides across Bali, disrupting daily life in both residential areas and major tourist spots, according to reports.

In Denpasar, overflowing rivers caused flash floods that submerged streets and homes, with water levels reaching up to one meter in some locations on Tuesday. Residents described severe damage to furniture and vehicles as they navigated knee-deep water.

Flooding also impacted popular resort districts such as Kuta, Legian, and Sanur, where emergency teams deployed rubber boats to rescue people from submerged neighborhoods. Fortunately, no deaths have been reported.

In Ubud, within the Gianyar regency, intense rainfall triggered landslides that damaged several buildings and public facilities. Eastern Karangasem regency experienced multiple disruptions as well, including fallen trees and damaged roads.

Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued a red alert for several districts, stating that “heavy to extreme rainfall may continue through Thursday.” The agency also cautioned that rough seas with waves reaching up to four meters could endanger maritime transport and fishing operations.

These events follow a deadly landslide in West Java last month that claimed more than 70 lives.

Flooding on Sumatra Island since late November has killed at least 1,190 people, left 141 others missing, and displaced thousands, according to disaster agency reports.

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