Tourist Swept Away and Found Dead Amid Deadly Bali Floods
Bali, Indonesia – A female tourist tragically lost her life after being swept off the road by floodwaters and trapped in a pipe beneath a bridge in the popular coastal town of Canggu. The deadly floods are part of severe weather conditions currently impacting Bali, driven by Tropical Cyclone Seed 93S.
The incident occurred early Sunday morning around 1 a.m., when heavy rains triggered flash flooding and strong currents near the Krisnantara Road Bridge in Tibubeneng Village, located in northern Kuta. The rising floodwaters swept the tourist, along with her motorcycle, off the road. Rescue teams were later dispatched to carry out an evacuation.
“We assigned five personnel to carry out the evacuation. According to reports, the victim was found underneath the bridge, caught in a pipe,” said I Nyoman Sidakarya, Head of the Denpasar Search and Rescue Agency.
A total of 22 rescue personnel were involved in recovering the woman’s body, which was retrieved around 10:30 a.m. local time and taken to a nearby hospital for further assessment. Due to the hazardous conditions and strong currents, the motorcycle remains lodged in the culvert.
The victim has not yet been identified, as no identification documents were found at the scene. Authorities are coordinating with relevant agencies to determine her identity and country of residence. “The victim is a female foreigner. We are continuing efforts to establish who she is,” explained First Inspector Ni Nyoman Ayu Inastuti, Head of the Public Relations Sub-Division of the Badung Police.
Severe Weather and Widespread Flooding Affect Bali
The flooding is part of a larger weather event linked to Tropical Cyclone Seed 93S, which has brought heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas to the island. Popular tourist areas such as Kuta, Seminyak, and Denpasar have been severely affected by flooding.
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology & Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued an extreme weather alert for Bali Province until December 18, warning residents and visitors of ongoing risks. Floodwaters have also been reported reaching areas such as Legian.
Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade has updated its travel advisories for Indonesia, cautioning travellers about significant transport disruptions, including flight delays and cancellations, due to the heavy rains and flooding in Bali and Jakarta.
Wider Impact Across Indonesia
The floods in Bali coincide with similar devastating weather events in other parts of Indonesia, including northeastern Sumatra, where Tropical Cyclone Senyar has recently caused widespread damage. Since September 2025, flooding and landslides across the country have resulted in over 1,000 deaths and thousands of injuries, with many more still missing.
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency reports that more than 1.2 million people have been displaced and are currently living in temporary shelters while emergency teams continue to provide aid and conduct search and rescue operations.
This year’s floods rank among the worst natural disasters Indonesia has faced recently, reminding communities and tourists alike to remain vigilant amid extreme weather conditions.
Authorities urge all residents and visitors to monitor official weather updates and to exercise caution, especially around waterways and flood-prone areas.
For continually updated information on the weather situation and safety recommendations in Bali and across Indonesia, travelers are encouraged to follow official government advisories and local news outlets.
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