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This page features verified news from Karangasem Regency, eastern Bali. Topics include natural conditions, public safety notices, cultural activities, and travel-related updates, particularly in areas surrounding Mount Agung and coastal regions.
Feb. 13, 2026
Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) officers in Karangasem Regency forcibly demolished a tourism accommodation building found to be violating coastal setback regulations in Banjar Dinas Lean, Bunutan Village, on Wednesday (Feb 11).
Feb. 8, 2026
Hiking activity to the summit of Mount Agung has dropped sharply during the current rainy season, with a decline estimated at around 70 percent, according to local guides.
Feb. 2, 2026
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck Karangasem, Bali, on Sunday night (1 February) at 21:29:11 WITA, causing light shaking felt by residents in the area.
Jan. 25, 2026
Yeh Malet Lake in Manggis, Karangasem Regency, has begun a normalization and cleanup process after authorities raised concerns over sediment buildup and the spread of invasive aquatic plants that have increasingly degraded the lake’s condition.
Jan. 23, 2026
Coastal revitalization work at Candidasa Beach in Bugbug Village, Karangasem Regency, is progressing as part of a long-term effort to address shoreline erosion that has gradually reduced the coastline and threatened one of the region’s key tourism areas.
Jan. 14, 2026
A teenage hiker was safely evacuated by a joint search and rescue team after experiencing hypothermia while climbing Mount Agung in Karangasem Regency, Bali.
Jan. 6, 2026
Police in Karangasem have arrested two suspected street snatch thieves believed to have operated across multiple regencies in Bali and frequently targeted foreign tourists. The arrests end a manhunt that lasted more than two months.
Dec. 30, 2025
A foreign national from Australia has died while diving at Tulamben Beach, located in Kubu District, Karangasem Regency, on Tuesday (December 30, 2025).
Dec. 7, 2025
The number of hikers on Mount Agung has decreased toward the end of 2025, with local guides reporting a noticeable drop compared to previous months.
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