BADUNG, DEWATA.NEWS – Heavy rainfall that hit Badung Regency from Saturday, 13 December, through Sunday, 14 December 2025, triggered widespread flooding across several key areas, including Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, and Kerobokan Kelod, causing major road disruptions and forcing the evacuation of dozens of foreign nationals.
Authorities said intense rainfall overwhelmed drainage systems, causing water to overflow into roads and residential areas. In parts of Kuta, flooding occurred rapidly, leaving several main roads completely impassable.
Badung Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) member I Wayan Puspa Negara said water levels rose sharply due to extremely high runoff.
“The water volume was very high, causing flooding in multiple road sections. Several roads were fully paralyzed on Sunday morning,” he said.
Affected roads included Jalan Dewi Sri IV, Jalan Sri Rama, Jalan Krisna, Jalan Pandawa, Jalan Campuan I and II, Jalan Kausalia, and several surrounding streets.
Authorities are waiting for water levels in Tukad Mati River to subside before flooding can fully recede, alongside ongoing pumping efforts by the Public Works Agency (PUPR).
“We are coordinating with BPBD, Basarnas, and PUPR Badung to manage the flooding. Pumping operations are being carried out at several locations,” Puspa Negara added.
Foreign Nationals Evacuated from Tourist Areas
Flooding also affected accommodation areas, prompting the evacuation of dozens of foreign nationals from their places of stay using rubber boats.
Evacuations were carried out in several tourism zones, including Jalan Dewi Saraswati in Seminyak, with assistance from hotel staff, Bali Provincial BPBD, Seminyak community security officers (Linmas), and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI).
Similar evacuations were reported along Jalan Dewi Sri in Kuta and Jalan Padma in Legian, where floodwaters cut off access and stranded guests.
Emergency Response and Mitigation Efforts
Badung Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) deployed Rapid Response Teams (TRC) to assist affected residents and visitors. Head of Emergency and Logistics at BPBD Badung, I Ketut Murdika, said two response teams were dispatched, each consisting of four personnel.
“We deployed two teams equipped with rubber boats and water pumps to support evacuation and reduce standing water,” Murdika said.
BPBD teams were supported by local Linmas units, particularly in Legian and Seminyak, to ensure evacuations were carried out safely. Coordination with Badung PUPR continued to deploy high-capacity pumps to drain flooded roads in tourism and residential areas.
Authorities noted that access to several main roads in tourism zones was temporarily disrupted, but mitigation efforts were implemented promptly to minimize prolonged impacts.
Public Advisory
BPBD urged residents and business operators to actively maintain drainage systems and avoid disposing of waste into waterways.
“Flooding is also worsened by clogged drainage and irrigation channels. Public cooperation is essential, especially in maintaining gutters and river flows,” Murdika said.
Officials advised residents, tourists, and business operators to remain alert during periods of heavy rainfall, as weather conditions remain unstable across southern Bali.