A short video circulating this week offers a vivid and unsettling glimpse into how extreme weather has reshaped daily life in parts of Bali. The footage, recorded amid days of persistent heavy rain, shows muddy floodwater surging into buildings, submerging streets, and disrupting transport across the island as authorities issue an extended extreme weather alert.
The video opens inside what appears to be a villa or hotel, where brown floodwater has already risen to calf height. A man, believed to be a tourist or local worker, wades cautiously through the current as water continues to flow into the room. On-screen text warns: “Bali issues extreme weather alert amid flooding.”
Scenes then shift outdoors. Courtyards and roads are transformed into murky channels, with vehicles partially submerged and traffic brought to a standstill. According to the footage, several parts of Bali were hit by severe flooding on 14 December, following nearly a week of intense rainfall. The situation prompted authorities to extend an extreme weather warning through 18 December.
For an island whose economy and mobility depend heavily on predictable transport, the disruptions have been immediate and visible. In multiple clips, roads resemble rivers as cars and motorbikes inch forward through deep water. The video notes that heavy rain over the past week has already disrupted transportation in popular tourist areas, complicating travel plans for visitors and residents alike.
Nighttime footage shows vehicles struggling through flooded streets under poor visibility, highlighting the risks of traveling after dark during extreme weather. The warning extends beyond road conditions. Bali’s weather agency has cautioned travelers about potential delays to and from Denpasar’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, while also urging vigilance against fallen trees and possible landslides, particularly in areas with saturated soil and unstable slopes.
The flooding captured in the video reflects a broader pattern unfolding across Bali this rainy season. Prolonged downpours have overwhelmed drainage systems in both urban and residential areas, allowing floodwater to spill into homes, businesses, and accommodation facilities. While not all areas experience flooding simultaneously, the intensity and speed of water accumulation have raised concerns among local authorities and disaster-response agencies.
Video shows flash flooding across parts of Bali after days of heavy rain, as authorities issue an extreme weather alert until Dec 18. Roads, buildings, and transport routes have been affected.
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For tourists and expatriates, the footage serves as more than dramatic imagery. It is a practical warning about how quickly conditions can change during Bali’s monsoon months.
Flooding does not only affect rivers or low-lying coastal zones; it can strike interior neighborhoods, tourist districts, and access roads with little notice, especially after consecutive days of rain.
Officials continue to urge residents and visitors to monitor official weather updates, avoid driving or riding through flooded roads, and remain cautious around trees, walls, and slopes that may weaken under prolonged rainfall.
Travelers are advised to stay in close contact with airlines and accommodation providers, particularly if planning airport transfers or intercity travel over the coming days.
As Bali moves deeper into the peak of the rainy season, the video stands as a visual reminder of the island’s growing vulnerability to extreme weather. Beyond statistics and advisories, it shows the human-scale impact of flooding on movement, safety, and daily routines—underscoring why authorities are urging heightened awareness until conditions stabilize.
