Bali Island has come into the limelight due to a series of unfortunate events, with a female tourist being the first casualty during the island’s major flooding. The floodwaters coming from Tropical Cyclone Seed 93S were so severe that they overran the popular coastal town of Canggu, where the tourist was swept away.Â
The cyclone and subsequent bad weather brought along heavy rains, strong winds, and rough seas, with flooding affecting Kuta, Seminyak, and Denpasar to a large extent. The woman was said to be caught under a pipe under the Krisnantara Road Bridge in Tibubeneng Village after being swept off the road with her motorcycle.Â
Her corpse was retrieved by the rescue team around 10:30 am local time and then taken to the nearest hospital for examination.
Bali tourist swept away during severe Cyclone Seed floods.
How Did The Tourist Get Swept Away?
In the eyes of the authorities, the woman might have tried to go through the floodwaters, only to be overtaken by the strong current along with her motorcycle. The Head of the Public Relations Sub-Division of Badung Police, First Inspector Ni Nyoman Ayu Inastuti, stated that the sudden flooding around the bridge was triggered by heavy rainfall at about 1 am.Â
Immediately, the search and rescue personnel started a recovery operation with 22 officers involved to safely remove the body from the culvert. The motorcycle is still trapped, however, owing to the raging water currents.
What Is The Current Weather Situation In Bali?
BMKG, Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology & Geophysics Agency, has formally announced an alert for extreme weather conditions for the Bali Province that will last until December 18. It is reported by the authorities that the flooding is still reaching the areas of Legian, and tourists are advised to be very cautious.Â
Tropical Cyclone Seed 93S comes after the floods of September 2025 and Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which has just affected Sumatra two weeks ago. The whole region continues to be plagued by heavy rains and flash floods, making the situation really bad.
BMKG warns tourists of extreme flooding until December 18.
Bali Flood News: How Are Authorities Responding?
The Denpasar Search and Rescue Agency performed a brave and timely action by sending five personnel to get the victim out from under the bridge. The local government is still in communication with the appropriate authorities to ascertain the identity of the woman who, unfortunately, was not carrying any form of identification.Â
Besides that, Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade also modified its travel advisory for Indonesia, mentioning enormous flooding in Bali and Jakarta that affected transportation and flights. The emergency responders are taking care of the people in need, especially in the areas prone to flooding where tourists are located.
What Is The Human Impact Of This Natural Disaster?
The recent flooding has not only made things worse for Indonesia’s ongoing disaster crisis but also has brought the country more catastrophes. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency reports that the floods and landslides have taken more than 1,006 lives and left over 5,400 people injured, with 217 still unaccounted for.Â
Additionally, the number of approximately 1.2 million people living in temporary shelters has been created due to the obliteration of large areas by mud, rain, and debris. The authorities have warned that the number of casualties might increase as the operations to rescue people continue in the areas that have been worst affected.
Floods and landslides in Indonesia kill 1,006, injure 5,400.
Tourism Disruption And Safety Measures
Kuta, Seminyak, and Denpasar, which are major tourist attractions, still face the same situation as the government implements safety measures and supervises the rivers. Airlines suspending flights and roads being blocked due to flooding are some of the transport disruptions that have occurred.Â
As a result, tourists are highly encouraged to comply with the local instructions, set aside a safe distance from the flooded schools, and access Bali’s flood news through the official outlets.
Bali Natural Disaster Continues To Threaten Residents And Tourists
Cyclone Seed 93S is predicted to last for several more days; thus, both tourists and locals have to be very careful. The BMKG and local authorities will keep issuing emergency alerts and updates.Â
The unfortunate event of a Bali tourist’s death serves as a warning about the unpredictability of the floods in Indonesia, and therefore, everyone must consider their safety first.
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FAQs
Q1: Who was the tourist swept away in Bali?
The tourist was an unnamed woman from another country. The authorities are still in the process of confirming her identity.
Q2: What caused the deadly flooding in Bali?
Heavy rainfall, strong winds, and rough seas were the direct results of Tropical Cyclone Seed 93S, which subsequently led to flooding in the area.
Q3: How many people have been affected by floods in Indonesia recently?
The death toll has risen to 1,006, plus more than 5,400 suffering from injuries, and 1.2 million persons have been affected by the flooding.
Q4: What safety measures are in place for tourists in Bali?
Tourism authorities recommend avoiding flood-prone areas, heeding local advice, and staying up to date with weather alerts concerning extreme conditions.
