Bali Update
The essential pulse of the island. Timely news and critical updates that every resident and long-term visitor needs to know.
Bali Flooding Update: Russian Tourist Identified After Dying in North Kuta Flash Flood
BADUNG, Bali — As previously reported by Hey Bali, the island has been grappling with severe flooding following days of...
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Bali Weather Today 15 December 2025: Authorities Warn of Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Across the Island
DENPASAR, Bali — Indonesian weather authorities have issued an urgent warning for extreme weather across Bali on Monday, as heavy...
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Bali Weather Extreme: Heavy Rains Damage Homes in Northern Bali as Storm Threat Looms
BULELENG, Bali — Days of intense rainfall have left a trail of damage across northern Bali, underscoring growing concerns about...
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Bali Secondhand Clothing Smuggling Ring Busted in $22 Million Money Laundering Case
DENPASAR, Bali — Indonesian police have uncovered a sprawling money laundering operation in Bali that allegedly funneled millions of dollars...
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I Went to the Bathroom. Someone Opened My Bag (And It Was All Caught on Camera). Welcome to Mid-Flight Robbery.
Bali - You're about to see a clip that feels more like a scene from a heist movie than a...
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After Bonnie Blue, “Kelingking Blue” Emerges as Bali Probes Foreign Tourist Video
NUSA PENIDA, Kelingking Blue— The jagged limestone cliffs of Kelingking Beach, a silhouette so iconic it has become a global...
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Video: Two Tourists Brawl on Canggu Street, THIS Is Why Tourists Are Getting Kicked Out of Bali.
CANGGU, BALI — A street fight involving two foreign tourists erupted late at night in Canggu, Bali, with a viral...
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Video: A Local Surfer Rides Padang Padang’s Legendary Waves in Traditional Balinese Attire
PADANG PADANG, BALI — At one of the world’s most demanding surf breaks, where even seasoned professionals tread carefully, a...
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Update: Floodwaters Ease in Legian, but River Levels Remain High (14/12)
LEGIAN — Rainfall across Legian had eased by early afternoon on Sunday, but flood risks have not fully subsided. As...
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After the Viral Messi Statue, India Sparks Another Sensation as Official “Makes” Lionel Messi Chase the Ball
INDIA — Just days after India went viral for unveiling a Lionel Messi statue many joked resembled Cristiano Ronaldo, the...
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