{"id":4663,"date":"2026-01-16T13:11:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T05:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/?p=4663"},"modified":"2026-01-16T13:17:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T05:17:20","slug":"cascade-of-disasters-strikes-north-bali-as-extreme-weather-unleashes-landslides-and-floods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/cascade-of-disasters-strikes-north-bali-as-extreme-weather-unleashes-landslides-and-floods\/","title":{"rendered":"Cascade of Disasters Strikes North Bali as Extreme Weather Unleashes Landslides and Floods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>In a two-hour period, Buleleng Regency reported seven separate weather-related incidents, including a house buried by a landslide, underscoring the volatility of the current rainy season.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BULELENG, Bali <\/strong>\u2014 The northern coast of Bali endured a severe bout of extreme weather on Thursday evening, January 15, 2026, with local disaster officials recording a rapid succession of seven separate natural incidents in under two hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The events, concentrated in Buleleng Regency, included landslides, flooding, a collapsed road, and multiple fallen trees, highlighting the acute vulnerability of the region during intense rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to I Gede Suyasa, Chief Executive of the Buleleng Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), the crises unfolded between 6:15 PM and 8:22 PM local time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;In total, there were seven disaster events occurring almost simultaneously across several areas of Buleleng,&#8221; Suyasa stated on Friday, January 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scope of the Damage: From Buried Homes to Blocked Roads<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The agency&#8217;s data outlined a widespread impact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Landslides:<\/strong>&nbsp;Two landslides were reported in Busungbiu District, affecting Dadap Putih and Sepang villages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flooding:<\/strong>&nbsp;One flooding incident was recorded in Sepang Village.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Infrastructure Failure:<\/strong>&nbsp;A road collapse in Titab Village severed local access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fallen Trees:<\/strong>&nbsp;Three separate incidents of trees falling were documented in Lemukih, Subuk, and Mengening villages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a particularly severe case assessed by the BPBD, a landslide at approximately 5:30 PM in Pucaksari Village buried a large portion of a local resident&#8217;s home, causing an estimated 30 million Rupiah in damage. Emergency teams were deployed to provide immediate logistical aid, including food packages, tarpaulins, and bedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BPBD teams, alongside related units, were dispatched across the affected areas for initial assessment, cleanup, and impact documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/banjir-di-jembrana-6969c9a8c98e1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Photo: Joint personnel clearing floodwaters from the homes of residents of Banjar Pasar, Pekutatan Village, Pekutatan District, Jembrana Regency, Bali, Friday (January 16, 2026). (Jembrana Regional Disaster Management Agency)\" class=\"wp-image-4667\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/banjir-di-jembrana-6969c9a8c98e1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/banjir-di-jembrana-6969c9a8c98e1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/banjir-di-jembrana-6969c9a8c98e1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/banjir-di-jembrana-6969c9a8c98e1-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/banjir-di-jembrana-6969c9a8c98e1-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/banjir-di-jembrana-6969c9a8c98e1-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/banjir-di-jembrana-6969c9a8c98e1.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Joint personnel clearing floodwaters from the homes of residents of Banjar Pasar, Pekutatan Village, Pekutatan District, Jembrana Regency, Bali, Friday (January 16, 2026). (Jembrana Regional Disaster Management Agency)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Call for Heightened Vigilance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With forecasts indicating the potential for continued heavy rainfall, Suyasa urged residents, especially those in landslide-prone areas and near river basins, to remain highly vigilant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;If heavy rain persists, we advise the public to increase their alertness and report any emergency conditions immediately,&#8221; he emphasized.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Travel Advisory for Visitors and Residents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This concentrated series of disasters serves as a critical reminder of the potent force of Bali&#8217;s west season (<em>musim barat<\/em>). For tourists and expatriates across the island, especially those traveling or residing in northern and central regencies like Buleleng, Tabanan, and Bangli, the situation demands increased caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelers are advised to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check Conditions:<\/strong>&nbsp;Consult real-time weather apps and local news before embarking on trips to rural, mountainous, or riverside areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exercise Extreme Caution on Roads:<\/strong>&nbsp;Be prepared for sudden obstructions, landslides, and flash flooding, particularly on secondary roads. Never attempt to cross flooded roadways.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heed Official Warnings:<\/strong>&nbsp;Follow directives from local authorities regarding road closures and safety advisories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Postpone Non-Essential Travel:<\/strong>&nbsp;Consider delaying trips to high-risk areas during periods of intense, sustained rainfall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The resilience of Bali&#8217;s communities is being tested, and informed caution is the key to safety during this volatile weather period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hey <a href=\"https:\/\/heybali.info\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bali News <\/a>provides timely updates on regional developments to help the community and visitors navigate safety and travel during Bali&#8217;s rainy season.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a two-hour period, Buleleng Regency reported seven separate weather-related incidents, including a house buried by a landslide, underscoring the volatility of the current rainy season. 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