Bangli Steps Up Drain Clearing to Reduce Flood Risk

Bangli — The Bangli Environmental Agency deployed its Pro Kasih river-cleaning crews every two days to clear integrated urban drainage channels as the dry season gave way to the rainy season on Nov. 1, 2026. The work targeted large waste that could block drains and trigger standing water or flooding.

The agency said locations that had previously required particular attention, including Catus Pata Alun-Alun Kota Bangli and Jalan Nusantara, were being monitored after regular cleaning. Drainage improvements along Jalan Nusantara by regional and provincial authorities were also cited as part of the effort. The agency said the areas had remained free of flooding.

Why the drain-clearing matters to Bangli residents and visitors

For residents, foreign visitors and businesses in central Bangli, the operation means that roadside drainage is receiving more frequent attention during the wetter season. Flood prevention here depends not only on crews removing accumulated waste but also on keeping household rubbish out of channels. The Bangli agency has urged residents to separate organic and inorganic waste at its source, a measure intended to reduce pressure on final disposal sites and keep the town safe and clean during the rainy season.

The shift in priorities reflects the seasonal change. During the dry season, environmental workers concentrated more on watering public gardens; with the rainy season approaching, the agency redirected attention toward drain cleaning and flood mitigation. The operation covers urban channels vulnerable to blockage, with additional attention reported around Bebalang and the Ngurah Rai route.

A separate report said Bangli had also assigned task forces to prepare for flooding, landslides and fallen trees. It identified Catus Patha and Jalan Brigjen Ngurah Rai in Bebalang as high-risk areas for blockages, while monitoring had not recorded a recurrence there. The reports did not state a further timetable beyond the every-two-days cleaning routine.

Sources

• Bali Post — regional news organisation
• NusaBali — regional news organisation