Heavy Rains And Strong Winds Hit Bali’s Top Tourism Destinations

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We may be over the peak of the rainy season here in Bali, but the weather is far from stable. With heavy rains and strong winds hitting many parts of the island this weekend, tourists are reminded that it is still essential to keep one eye on the forecast. 

Bali is a destination synonymous with sun, sea, and sand, but for four months of the year at least, the rainy season is the master of our days. The 2025/6 rainy season has been one of the most devastating in recent history.

Back in September 2025, Bali was hit by the worst flooding in over 70 years, with Central Denpasar being the worst affected. Typically, rainy season storms do not arrive until late October or early November, but this year the rains arrived both early and more intensely. 

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The Bali Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) recorded two major incidents over the weekend and is calling on the public to remain vigilant as more rain is forecast this week.

Speaking to reporters, the Head of the Bali BPBD, Gede Agung Teja Bhunsana, explained, “Rain occurred in Buleleng, Tabanan, Denpasar, Badung, Jembrana, Gianyar, Bangli, Karangasem, while the incidents in Denpasar and Bangli have been handled.”

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The two incidents in question were major tree-falling incidents on Jalan Pulau Moyo in Denpasar, following heavy rain and landslides in Kubusalya Village in Bangli Regency.

Bhunsana told reporters, “The peak of the rainy season remains, as previously predicted, from January to the end of February, after which the rain will gradually decrease.”

He added, “Winds have also increased slightly, potentially causing tree falls, and westerly currents are still carrying debris to the west coast of Bali.” He called on communities to come together to help keep waterways clear so as to reduce the risk of flooding.

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Alongside flood water, falling trees have proven to be the most devastating aspect of this rainy season. Over the weekend, the iconic and much-loved tree in the garden at Shotgun Social at Pantai Sindhu fell, causing huge damage to the restaurant buildings.

While no one was hurt and the team is practising gratitude for the opportunity for reflection, the impact of the fallen tree is undeniably huge. 

The Shotgun Social has confirmed that while the space has now reopened, the playground area will be temporarily closed while the equipment can be safely rebuilt.

Community members have been sharing their photos of the beloved tree, and the Shotgun Social team noted that it’s been an emotional time for everyone, as the space holds so many memories for so many people. 

This is not the first beloved tree to fall in Bali in the last week. On Sunday, 15th February, the famous 300-year-old Banyan Tree that stood next to the Ubud Water Palace Main Office in the courtyard of Puri Kantoran, fell. 

Speaking at the time of the incident, the caretaker of Ubud Water Palace Office, Tjokorda Gede Asmara Putra Sukawati, shared, “We took great care of this banyan tree. We even went to the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) several times to have it pruned.”

“We also removed any parasitic plants that had attached themselves to the tree. It’s truly a shame that this tree, over 300 years old, had to fall. If new shoots emerge, we will certainly take care of them.”

The tree fell in the mid-afternoon, and while several cars were crushed, as well as parts of nearby buildings, there were no casualties.

Tourists can keep up to date with the latest weather forecast for Bali, as well as forecasts for wave heights, which is important for fast boat crossings and maritime tourism activities, at the Bali Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency Instagram account.

Important weather warnings are also posted here, with forecasts shared in both Bahasa Indonesia and English. More heavy rains and strong winds are forecast for Tuesday and throughout the week ahead.