Rubbish accumulates in Denpasar’s Tukad Badung after heavy rain

Tukad Badung — Heavy rain early on 2 November 2026 left the Tukad Badung river channel crowded with floating rubbish, according to a report by Detik Bali.

Why it matters: Rubbish in the river can obstruct flow and raise overflow and inundation risks for residents and visitors near Tukad Badung during heavy rain.

Images from the location showed discarded drinking-water packaging floating and moving with the current, while other rubbish had become trapped along the riverbanks and accumulated at several points.

The Bali Regional Disaster Management Agency, known as BPBD Bali, said rubbish, branches and other material carried by the current can obstruct water flow and reduce the river channel’s capacity. It said that can increase the risk of overflow and inundation, particularly during periods of intense rain.

The agency urged residents to remain alert to hydrometeorological hazards including flooding, inundation, landslides and fallen trees. It also called for drainage channels and river flows to be kept clear and asked people not to dispose of rubbish in rivers.

Residents living along riverbanks were advised to monitor rising water levels and avoid activities near the river during heavy rain. BPBD Bali said people should move to safer ground if the water level rises or danger signs appear nearby.

The national weather agency, BMKG, listed early rainfall warnings for several parts of Bali on 2 November, including a short-term warning covering Bali from 8:29 a.m. to noon Central Indonesia Time. Its daily warning page listed alert areas in Bali but did not include Denpasar among the named districts and subdistricts.

Sources

• Detik Bali
• BMKG