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…
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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…
On August 15, 2025, one of the most famous eco-resorts on the island, Ulaman Eco Luxury Resort, burned down in the village of Buwit in Tabanan. The flames engulfed the buildings during the day, and st…
A major fire broke out on the island of Gili Trawangan on the morning of 12 March in a coastal tourist area. The fire started at around 06:30 local time and was brought under control by 09:00. Accordi…
In Tabanan, rescuers saved three young hikers who got lost while descending Mount Batukaru. The group included a 17-year-old Indonesian citizen and two 18-year-old Russian citizens. They were found al…
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…
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…
Unusual training exercises were held for beach lifeguards in Bali. Instead of calm lagoons and tourist areas, they were sent to places with strong currents, high waves and large numbers of surfers. Th…
In Nusa Dua, Club Med Bali caught fire on the morning of 24 April. The fire did not start in the accommodation buildings, but in the restaurant area and the hotel’s main kitchen.








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…