Flooding Submerges Jalan Dewi Sri in Kuta, Traffic Disrupted and Evacuations Ongoing
Feb. 24, 2026
Flooding submerged Jalan Dewi Sri in Legian, Kuta, Badung Regency, early Tuesday morning (Feb 24, 2026), following hours of continuous heavy rain.
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Foreign Tourists Evacuated After Flooding Traps Guests at Kuta Hotels
Feb. 24, 2026
Heavy rain and strong winds over the past three days have caused flooding in several areas of Badung Regency, including around Pantai Jerman in Kuta, leaving foreign tourists stranded at two hotels on Tuesday (Feb 24).
Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Felt in Kuta Area During Lunar New Year Celebrations
Feb. 17, 2026
A tectonic earthquake shook parts of Kuta early Tuesday morning (February 17) at 03:23 WITA, coinciding with Lunar New Year celebrations observed by members of the Chinese community.
Bali Urban Subway Project Remains Unclear Despite Groundbreaking in 2024
Feb. 11, 2026
The Bali Urban Subway project, envisioned as a long-term solution to chronic traffic congestion in key tourism areas, has yet to show visible progress more than a year after its groundbreaking ceremony.
Bali Police Launch Tourism Police Station to Strengthen Safety for Visitors
Feb. 7, 2026
Bali Police have officially launched the Bali Tourism Police Station to provide enhanced security and dedicated assistance for visitors in one of the island’s busiest tourism areas. The new facility is located on Jalan Raya Kuta No. 131 and was inaugurated on Friday (6/2).
Elderly French National Found Dead in Hotel Room in Kuta
Feb. 3, 2026
An elderly French national was found dead inside his hotel room at Anathera Resort Kuta, located on Jalan Kubu Anyar No. 31, Kuta, Badung, on Saturday afternoon (January 31, 2026), at around 14:45 WITA.
Badung Regency Carries Out Sand Maintenance and Walkway Repairs at Kuta Beach
Jan. 18, 2026
The Badung Regency Government has begun a sand maintenance and beach reorganization program at Kuta Beach following erosion caused by coastal abrasion. The work is being carried out under the leadership of Badung Regent I Wayan Adi Arnawa and started on January 13, 2026.
Desa Adat Kuta Introduces Zoned Food Vendor Areas Along Kuta Beach
Jan. 17, 2026
Desa Adat Kuta has begun reorganizing food vendors along Kuta Beach in Badung, aiming to create a more orderly and comfortable beachfront environment for visitors. The initiative includes the construction of dedicated pergola-style stalls for food sellers, scheduled to begin operating by the end of January 2026.
tiket.com Opens Bali Branch to Strengthen Eastern Indonesia Tourism Connectivity
Jan. 16, 2026
Indonesia’s online travel platform tiket.com has officially opened a new branch office in Bali, reinforcing the island’s role as a key tourism hub and gateway for travel to Eastern Indonesia.
Bali Beach Conservation Project Phase II Records Strong Progress Along Kuta–Legian Coast
Jan. 14, 2026
The Bali Beach Conservation Project (BBCP) Phase II along Kuta Beach, Legian, and Seminyak continues to show significant progress, with construction advancing well beyond initial targets as of mid-January.