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Gianyar Police identify housing developer as suspect in deadly Batubulan landslide
The wet season rains have brought a plague of mudslides to Bali, causing traffic delays, extensive damage to property, and worse. On December 8, a mother and her three children were killed when a mudslide caused their home in Batubulan, Gianyar, to collapse into the river below. According to a report by Bali Tribun, the ...
Deadly landslide in Karangasem kills 2 and injures 12
A six-meter cliff mudslide struck a home in the village of Ban, Karangasem, last night, resulting in the death of two family members and the injury of a further 12. The house,...
Strong winds tear through Bali, ripping out trees and leaving a trail of destruction
Bali’s extreme weather continued yesterday when 75-kilometer winds hit the island, tearing down trees, lighting and power cables in many streets. According to a report in Bali...
Kuta Beach closed due to high waves, strong currents, and a whole heap of trash
The extreme weather that’s been sweeping Bali lately has been wreaking havoc all over the island. On Monday night, a mudslide in Tabanan caused a house to collapse into the...
Flash floods wreak havoc in Bali over the festive season
Torrential downpours caused the Bilukpoh River in Jembrana to burst its banks late on Saturday night. The resulting flash floods swept away dozens of homes, blocked up a bridge,...
Mother and three children killed in Bali landslide
A family home in Batubulan, Gianyar, collapsed into the river below at 6:30am on Saturday morning, killing a mother and three children and seriously injuring the father. The...
Bali airport gets ready for rainy season
Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport is gearing up for rainy season. Airport General Manager Yanus Suprayogi says there will be an increase in ongoing inspections,...
Bali’s Padang Bai Port closure extended again as big waves, dangerous conditions continue
The closure of Bali’s Port of Padang Bai for fast boats going to Gili has been extended again, this time until July 29—or until conditions improve. The Port Authority (KSOP)...
Swell Time: Tides crazy high in Bali (VIDEOS)
Big waves have been rolling into Bali’s southern beaches with “monster” high tides, signaling the arrival of some serious swell. Anyone else getting some serious flashbacks...
Business good for Bali helicopter company during fast boat shutdown
A company chartering helicopters in Bali has seen an uptick in business with choppy conditions not allowing for fast boats to make crossings to popular destinations from Bali’s...