Tourist Tragically Swept Away in Deadly Bali Floods, Found Caught in Pipe Under Bridge
Bali, Indonesia – December 16, 2025 – A female tourist has died after being swept off the road amidst severe flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Seed 93S, which continues to batter the Indonesian island of Bali with heavy rains, strong winds, and turbulent seas.
The tragic incident took place in the coastal town of Canggu, a popular destination for visitors, particularly near Krisnantara Road Bridge in Tibubeneng Village, located in north Kuta. On Sunday, during the early hours around 1 a.m., intense rainfall triggered flooding and swift currents that overwhelmed the area.
According to the Head of the Denpasar Search and Rescue Agency, I Nyoman Sidakarya, the victim was swept away along with her motorcycle. Rescue teams discovered her body trapped inside a pipe beneath the bridge. “We assigned five personnel to carry out the evacuation. The victim was found below the bridge and caught within a pipe,” Sidakarya stated.
The Bali Sun reported that a total of 22 search and rescue personnel were deployed to recover the woman’s body. However, the position and the force of the floodwaters have made removal challenging, with the motorcycle still lodged inside the culvert.
Authorities confirm that the tourist was unidentified at the time of recovery, having been found without any form of identification. Efforts are ongoing to ascertain her identity and country of residence, with local police coordinating with relevant agencies. First Inspector Ni Nyoman Ayu Inastuti of the Badung Police remarked, “The victim is a female foreigner; however, her full identity remains unknown at this stage.”
The body was evacuated at approximately 10:30 a.m. local time on Sunday and transported to a nearby hospital for further examination.
This devastating event occurs amid extreme weather conditions impacting Bali and surrounding regions. The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued an extreme weather alert for Bali Province, warning residents and visitors to remain vigilant through December 18 as flooding, especially in areas like Legian, intensifies.
The cyclone’s effects have wreaked havoc across major tourist hotspots including Kuta, Seminyak, and Denpasar. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has updated travel advice accordingly, noting significant flooding and transportation disruptions including cancelled flights in Bali and the capital city of Jakarta.
This disaster follows recent severe floods in Sumatra caused by Tropical Cyclone Senyar, which formed two weeks prior in the Malacca Strait, exacerbating an already difficult situation in Indonesia. So far, floods and landslides nationwide have claimed over 1,000 lives and injured more than 5,400, with hundreds still reported missing.
Authorities continue to deliver aid and coordinate rescue operations amidst widespread damage. More than 1.2 million residents have been displaced, seeking refuge in temporary shelters as the nation confronts one of its most severe natural calamities in recent years.
Bali’s ongoing fight against the cyclone’s fury is a stark reminder of the power of nature and the critical need for caution during extreme weather events. Visitors to the island are urged to monitor local updates and follow safety recommendations until conditions improve.
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