If you’re living in or visiting Bali, you’re probably aware of the recent earthquakes that have hit the island. The tremors may have been a gentle reminder or a harsh wake-up call, but one thing is ce…
Torrential rains that hit Bali starting September 8, 2025, caused widespread flooding and caught the attention of media from Australia and Singapore to the USA and UK. The disaster affected Denpasar…
The Class A office of the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) in Denpasar conducted exercises at Berawa Beach in the North Kuta area with a helicopter that can lift people with a w…
Bali is now twice as securely protected from tsunamis, earthquakes, and other disasters.
A backup center for managing the national disaster early warning network has been launched in Denpasar. The main center is being built in Jakarta, with Bali serving as a safety net—if one goes down, t…
While much of Southeast Asia is battling devastating floods, Indonesian authorities assure that Bali remains safe for travelers. However, caution is still advised, as the rainy season is once again sh…
A tragic event for all lovers of high-quality water has occurred in Karangasem—the Balian water factory has burned down.
If you’ve ever compared different water brands on the island, chances are Balian was among your top choices. But now, after a fire broke out at the drinking water plant, there may be supply disruption…
At Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar, the closure of airspace in several Middle Eastern countries has led to the cancellation and rescheduling of some international departures via Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Do…
Authorities in Badung Regency on Bali said the flooding in Legian and Seminyak was caused by the high water level in the Tukad Mati River after extreme rainfall and the low-lying terrain in these neig…
There is a growing debate around the Bali Handara Golf & Resort in Pancasari (Buleleng district) over regular floods and landslides on the mountainous Singaraja-Denpasar road. Some residents and o…
Bali Sidesteps Cyclone, Expect More Showers
The north of Sumatra is flooded: tropical cyclone Senyar coupled with the rainy season has brought record rains, rivers have overflowed, triggering landslides and mudslides.
Dozens of cities and villages, including the Medan metropolitan area, have been affected: houses washed away, roads and bridges destroyed, people reach aid wading through knee-deep muddy water for day…