A tourist in Bali has been killed after being swept away by floodwaters. Bali is currently experiencing the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Seed 93S.
Extreme weather warnings are in effect until 18th December 2025 and could be extended.
On Sunday, 14th December, the Head of the Denpasar Search and Rescue Agency, I Nyoman Sidakarya, confirmed that a female tourist had been found dead under the Krisnantara Road Bridge in Tibubeneng Village, otherwise known as Canggu. The woman, who has yet to be identified, is believed to have been swept off the road, along with her motorcycle, as floodwater rose.
Sidakarya told reporters, “We assigned five personnel to carry out the evacuation. According to reports, the victim was below and caught in a pipe.”
He added, “At 10:30 WITA, the victim’s body was finally successfully evacuated and taken to Prof. IGNG Ngoerah General Hospital, Denpasar, using a PMI Badung Regency ambulance for further assessment.”
Speaking at the press conference, the Head of the Public Relations Sub-Division of the Badung Police, First Inspector Ni Nyoman Ayu Inastuti, confirmed that at around 1.10 am on Sunday morning, heavy rain triggered flooding and strong currents around the bridge.
First Inspector Inasutui told reporters, “The victim is suspected of wading through floodwaters and being swept away by the current along with his motorcycle.”
He confirmed that the discovery of the tourist’s body immediately prompted a joint team from the Bali Provincial Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), the Bali Provincial Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), and personnel from the Badung Police and the North Kuta Sector Police.
A total of 22 personnel were deployed to recover the body. However, due to the precarious position and strong currents of the floodwater, the motorcycle has yet to be removed from the culvert.
First Inspector Inastuti concluded, “The victim is a female foreigner. However, we do not yet know her full identity because she was found without any identification. Officers are still coordinating with relevant agencies to determine her identity and residence.”
Tourists traveling in Bail right now and in the coming weeks are urged to exercise caution, especially in flooded or flood-prone areas. Bali and Indonesia nationally are experiencing one of the most devastating rainy seasons in recent history.
In Sumatra, more than 1 million people were displaced by flooding earlier this month. In September, in Bali, the worst flooding in over 70 years was recorded in the province, with widespread damage recorded in Central Denpasar.
Major flooding was recorded in Seminyak over the weekend, as well as in Denpasar, Canggu, Legian, and Kuta.
Tourists have been warned to keep up to date with the latest weather forecasts and extreme weather alerts via the Bali Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency Instagram account, where updates are posted in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
Here at The Bali Sun, we will continue reporting on the breaking news and weather alerts from government agencies. Tourists have also been advised to leave extra time to travel to and from Bali Airport.
Over the weekend, flights were delayed and diverted due to the impact of Tropical Cyclone Seed 93S. In the coming days, it is highly advisable to check with airlines before traveling to the airport to ensure flights depart as scheduled.
The Head of the Bali Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency, Cahyo Nurgroho, has issued a statement urging the public to take these extreme weather warnings seriously.
He explained, “We urge everyone to remain vigilant and take anticipatory measures to ensure daily activities run smoothly and safely.” Tourists should also check in with their accommodation hosts to understand what evacuation plans are in place in the event of a major disaster.
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