Heavy Rains Cause Landslides Throughout Bali

(MENAFN) Prolonged heavy rainfall has caused severe flooding and landslides across Indonesia’s Bali island, affecting residential areas and major tourist destinations, local media reported on Wednesday.

In the capital, Denpasar, overflowing rivers led to flash floods that submerged streets and homes, with water levels reaching up to one meter in some neighborhoods on Tuesday. Residents reported damage to vehicles and furniture as they navigated through knee‑deep water.

Tourist hubs including Kuta, Legian, and Sanur were also hit, prompting rescue teams to evacuate residents using rubber boats. No fatalities have been reported so far.

In Ubud, landslides caused by heavy rain damaged multiple buildings and public infrastructure, while eastern Karangasem regency faced fallen trees and blocked roads.

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

The incidents in Bali follow a string of deadly weather events in Indonesia, including a landslide in West Java last month that killed over 70 people, and flooding on Sumatra Island since late November 2025 that has claimed at least 1,190 lives, left 141 missing, and displaced thousands.

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