Rainy season has officially arrived in Bali; the rains have been pouring for weeks, and now the next most inevitable phenomenon has arrived: the tides of plastic waste. Typically, the tides of plastic trash and ocean debris first arrive in December, but this year the waves are already bringing the trash to shore. The worst …
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The Bali Tourism Office has issued warnings to tourism businesses and attractions across the island as bad weather is forecast in the coming week. As Bali is officially in the rainy season, extreme weather warnings can be expected on a regular basis for the next four months. The Head of the Bali Tourism Office, Wayan …
Indonesia’s top meteorologists are warning the nation that extreme heat is to be expected this rainy season. The newly appointed head of the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has shared detailed explanations as to what can be expected as La Niña arrives over the archipelago. Speaking to reporters, the newly appointed Head of …
The rainy season has arrived in Bali, which has become synonymous with more than just wet weather. Every year during the rainy season, tides of ocean waste and river debris wash up on Bali’s most popular tourist beaches. This year, officials are working to get ahead of any potential disasters. Bali Provincial Government Agencies have …
Tourists traveling to Bali in the coming months are being warned to prepare for extreme heat. While tourists travel from around the world to enjoy the Bali sunshine, this season could bring heatwaves and even more extreme flooding. The Bali Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency has issued an urgent warning to tourists and the wider …
Bali’s rainy season is upon us. As the island experienced its worst flooding in more than 70 years in September, leaders, government agencies, and communities are working together to mitigate risks. However, tourists are already questioning whether their upcoming vacations will be impacted by the rainy season. The short answer to the question ‘Will my …
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has issued orders to create tourist support stations that are in operation 24/7. The Bali Provincial Government will begin establishing integrated support units and 24-hour tourist service posts in top resort areas and strategic locations across the island to enhance tourist safety. Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has called on government agencies, …
Leaders in Bali have gathered to discuss strategies for the incoming rainy season. Typically, the first rains of Bali’s monsoon season don’t arrive until late October and early November each year, but with the season facing the worst flooding in over 70 years in September 2025, disaster mitigation efforts are being called forward. Speaking to …
With the full impact of the devastation caused by recent floods in Bali still being calculated and with the risk of more heavy rain ever present, tourists on the island are being urged to leave plenty of travel time. All of Bali’s major and minor tourist attractions remain open and operational, but accessing them may …
Indonesia’s Tourism Minister Widiyanti Wardhana has visited Bali to assess the extent of the damage from last week’s flooding. Only two weeks ago, Minister Wardhana had to issue a statement confirming that the country is safe to visit after political demonstrations were held nationwide, and this week she has issued yet more statements confirming safety …
The Bali Center of Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics has issued more extreme weather updates for Denpasar and Badung Regency for the coming days. The areas set to be worst affected include Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Jimbaran, and Sanur, as well as Denpasar City. The BMKG Bali has sent out an early weather warning for Bali …
Heavy rainfall on 8th and 9th September 2025 has triggered devastating flooding across Bali Province. From Badung Regency through Denpasar and into parts of Gianyar Regency, including in major tourism destinations, flooding has impacted thousands of families and caused billions of Indonesian Rupiah in damages. Communities across Bali have been in shock and devastated by …