Denpasar Floods and the Impact of Massive Tourism Expansion

Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali, and one of Indonesia’s most popular tourist destinations, experienced severe flooding this past week. The heavy rainfall started on Tuesday (9/9), leading to rising floodwaters by early Wednesday (10/10). Despite the passage of time, cleanup operations are still actively in progress. The city’s infrastructure has been severely affected by the floods, causing disruptions to daily life for residents and posing challenges to the local authorities.