BADUNG, DEWATA.NEWS – Rainwater continued to inundate sections of Jalan Wanasegara in Banjar Segara, Kuta, on Thursday (Feb 26, 2026), particularly along the stretch from the exit of Pantai Jerman to near the Banjar Segara intersection (Patung Baruna).
The Badung Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency (PUPR), in coordination with the Bali–Penida River Basin Agency (BWS), deployed mobile pump trucks and portable pumps to reduce standing water. Pumping operations have been ongoing since flooding first occurred on Tuesday (Feb 24), yet water levels have been slow to fully recede.
Kuta Village Head Putu Dedik Adi Ardiana said the flooding began after heavy rainfall on Tuesday, coinciding with flooding in Jalan Dewi Sri in Legian and Jalan Dewi Kunti II in Seminyak.
“Pumping has been carried out by PUPR, but the water seems reluctant to fully recede. It drops temporarily after being pumped, then returns to its previous level. Currently, the water level is about equal to the sidewalk. Previously, the sidewalk was completely submerged,” he said.
He estimated that Jalan Wanasegara may serve as the lowest drainage point in the surrounding area, causing runoff from other neighborhoods to accumulate and overload the drainage system.
Waterlogging was also reported on smaller roads near Lippo Mall Kuta and in front of the shopping complex.
Acting Head of Badung PUPR, AA Rama Putra, stated that two pump trucks from PUPR and one large-capacity pump truck from BWS Bali–Penida were deployed to accelerate drainage. Instead of directing water toward Tukad Mati River, which is relatively distant, authorities diverted it directly to Pantai Jerman to speed up discharge.
“This is a rapid response to handle flooding on Jalan Wanasegara. The most effective option is to direct rainwater to the beach,” he said.
Initial mitigation efforts over the past three days focused on Tukad Mati and Jalan Dewi Kunti II before shifting to Jalan Wanasegara on Monday night at 8:00 p.m. WITA. If weather conditions improve, authorities aim to complete pumping operations by Thursday.
Rama Putra acknowledged that slow drainage has also been influenced by water being pumped from flooded hotel basements onto the roadway, adding to capacity overload. Although water levels briefly receded around 10:00 p.m. WITA on Wednesday, heavy rain resumed at 1:00 a.m., causing renewed flooding in basement areas and additional discharge onto the street.
He explained that pump intake capacity is limited to approximately 50 centimeters, while sidewalk manholes are positioned around 40 centimeters high, restricting optimal suction performance. BWS assisted using six-inch diameter pipes, while PUPR utilized eight-inch pipes.
Wayan Riasa from the BWS Bali–Penida Water Resources Operation and Maintenance Unit confirmed that his team deployed large-capacity pump trucks to extract water through drainage channels near the beach.
“We pump from the drainage channel near the beach. We previously attempted direct pumping at the flood point, but the water returned,” he said.
Assistance at Jalan Wanasegara began Thursday morning and will continue until flooding is fully resolved. BWS had earlier supported similar pumping efforts in Sanur and Pemogan as part of inter-agency coordination in response to extreme weather conditions.