Landslide Hits Eco Park Pelaga in Badung, Two Missing
A landslide and flooding struck Eco Park Pelaga in Badung after heavy rain, damaging villas, leaving two occupants missing and prompting the evacuatio…
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Bali forecast puts three districts under cloud and Denpasar under haze
BMKG-based forecasts for 2 November 2026 put Badung, Gianyar and Buleleng under cloudy conditions and Denpasar under hazy-air conditions, while the br…
Jembrana Creative Festival runs through 1 November
Jembrana Creative Festival 2026 opened at Taman Pecangakan on 31 October and ran through 1 November, offering free music, workshops, food and a showca…
Bangli tourist-attraction levies reach 49.98% of annual target
Bangli collected Rp29.3 billion in levies from five tourist attractions by the end of October, or 49.98% of its annual target, as officials cited weak…
Bangli Tourist Attractions Reach Half of Annual Levy Target by October
Bangli’s five tourist attractions collected Rp 29.3 billion (about US$1.8 million) by the end of October, reaching 49.98 percent of the 2026 target. O…
Mandalika Expands Room Capacity for 2026 MotoGP
Mandalika reported 5,000 rooms during the 2026 MotoGP, up from 3,000 in 2025. The event drew 157,875 spectators over three days, 12.5 percent more tha…
Bali Forecast Brings Light Rain and Waves up to 2,0 Metres
BMKG forecasts light rain across Bali on Nov. 1, with temperatures of 25–33°C. Southern waters may see waves up to 2,0 metres, while northern waters a…
Bali flooding prompts tourist evacuations
Flooding began after intense rain late October 26 across several Bali districts and Denpasar, while officials reported tourist evacuations and BMKG ma…
Low tides disrupt Gilimanuk Landing Craft Machine pier as dredging begins
Low tides disrupted berthing at Gilimanuk’s Landing Craft Machine pier for two days, while dredging began around the Gilimanuk and Ketapang piers to r…
ASDP waives port-service charges at Bali’s Gilimanuk and Padangbai
ASDP will waive the port-service component of ferry fares for foot passengers and Golongan II and Golongan IVA vehicles at 14 ports, including Bali’s…
BBMKG Warns of Heavy Rain in Five Bali Regencies
BBMKG warned of moderate to heavy rain in five Bali regencies from Oct. 30 until 8 a.m. WITA on Oct. 31, 2026, with high waves also forecast.
Denpasar Temple Prepares for Saraswati Evening Crowds
Pura Agung Jagatnatha in Denpasar received Saraswati worshippers from 07:00 WITA on Oct. 31. Temple managers expected the largest evening crowds from…
Bali Governor Says Foreign Arrivals Exceed 600,000 a Month
Bali Governor Wayan Koster said foreign arrivals were running at about 19,000 to 24,000 a day on Oct. 30, exceeding 600,000 a month and outpacing 2025…
BMKG Forecasts Varied Weather Across Bali on Oct. 31
BMKG forecast light rain in Badung and cloudy conditions in several Bali areas on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Temperatures were expected to reach 33 °C.
American tourist violates Bali Nyepi: what happened and what the rules mean
An American visitor was detained after walking outside during Bali’s 24-hour Nyepi shutdown. The case explains the rules for tourists, hotel stays and…
