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On Bali’s south-western coast, areas like Kuta, Legian, and Seminyak have experienced relentless rainfall since Saturday night, as reported by local media.
Flood levels ranging from 30 to 70 centimeters have been noted not only across the south-western parts of Bali but also in Sanur, a beachside town located in the south-east, according to community updates on Disaster Map Bali.
An active alert has been issued for Kuta and Denpasar, cautioning residents about severe weather conditions that may result in flash floods, landslides, and fallen trees.
Footage shared on social media depicts streets in Kuta submerged in knee-deep water, while in Legian, residents have been evacuated using emergency dinghies.
Additionally, a video captures a lengthy snake navigating the floodwaters, appearing to glide through with ease.
Legian local Rick told 9News a river burst its banks early this morning, sending water cascading through the main streets.
“The last three days the rain has been coming down constantly. The last 24 hours it did start to increase in intensity,” Rick said.
“Some of the locals I’ve been talking to say this is the worst flooding they’ve seen in 15 years
“The waters are up to waist deep and I’ve seen people being boated out.”
Indonesia is in its monsoon season, which typically runs from November to April.
Rick, who runs social media page HeyRickBali, left the area during last year’s floods.
He plans to stick around this time, to update tourists who may be planning to visit the holiday hotspot in the next week.
“The main tourist areas where people visit, where the hotels are, some have flooded, but a lot are OK,” he said.
In Denpasar, a large tree crashed to the ground in an outdoor dining area at restaurant Shotgun Social, causing damage to parts of the building and the outdoor area.
“Because of the recent weather, one of our large trees fell before we opened that day,” the business wrote in a post to Instagram.
“We are incredibly thankful it happened before opening hours and that no one was hurt.”
The restaurant has reopened.
There are no travel warnings in place for Australians for Bali, according to the Smart Traveller website.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been contacted for comment.
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