1. Rainy Season Safety Alert Raised! Bali Requires Suspension of High-Risk Tourist Activities
As Bali gradually enters the rainy season, the provincial government has begun tightening safety management for tourism activities.
On November 6, the Secretary of Bali Province, Dewa Made Indra, instructed tourism authorities and industry operators to reassess various tourist activity locations, especially outdoor activities that utilize natural terrain.
If an activity site poses a high disaster risk—such as being prone to landslides, flooding, or extreme weather—the government requires that the activity be temporarily suspended to ensure the safety of visitors and staff.
Priority areas for reassessment include:
- The Singaraja–Denpasar road (from the north to Denpasar)
- The Singaraja–Gobleg route
- Kintamani
- Some roads and areas in Karangasem
Bali’s tourism board plans to coordinate with operators through official circulars to further confirm high-risk locations.
This measure does not mean that all outdoor attractions in Bali will be closed, but rather that activities and locations with clear safety risks will be assessed.
For travelers visiting waterfalls, mountainous areas, jungles, and outdoor experience spots during the rainy season, it is recommended to check local conditions before departure to avoid safety issues caused by weather changes.
2. Bali Airport to Canggu Tram Project to Invest Over IDR 2 Trillion! Expected to Be Built in Two Phases
New developments in Bali’s transportation infrastructure.
Bobby Rasyidin, President Director of Indonesia’s state railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), stated that the government has prepared a budget of over IDR 2 trillion for the construction of a railway or tram system in Bali.
The overall plan is expected to be carried out in two phases:
- Phase 1: Ngurah Rai International Airport to Legian
- Phase 2: Legian extension to Canggu, passing through Seminyak
KAI stated that the entire construction is expected to take about two years.
What has been announced so far is still the construction plan and budget direction, with no official start date or complete operational details released yet.
If successfully implemented in the future, this transportation route could potentially connect Bali’s airport with the main tourist areas in the south, which holds significant development implications for Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, and Canggu—areas long plagued by traffic congestion.
However, whether the tram can effectively improve traffic still depends on the actual route, station planning, transfer options, and operational arrangements.
3. Denpasar Invests IDR 14 Billion to Renovate 40 River Channels and Drainage Systems! Target Completion by End of November
To reduce the risk of flooding during the rainy season, the Denpasar city government continues to push forward river channel and drainage system renovation projects.
According to a November 7 announcement, the Denpasar city government has allocated IDR 14 billion through the 2026 supplementary budget to dredge and renovate approximately 40 river channels and drainage systems.
Current sites being addressed include:
- Tukad Rangda
- Tukad Punggawa
- Tukad Ngenjung
- Tukad Loloan
Among these, the Tukad Rangda river in the Panjer area faces severe sedimentation, with silt occupying up to half the river’s width. The city government is accelerating cleanup efforts.
Denpasar Mayor I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara stated that the project is expected to be completed by the end of November 2026.
The city government also noted that some river sections are difficult to access with heavy machinery due to narrow roads, which has limited progress.
In addition to government-led dredging, the city urges residents not to dump trash into rivers, as it reduces drainage capacity and increases the risk of flooding and waterlogging during the rainy season.
4. Badung Arts Festival Returns! Festival Seni dan Budaya XV Runs Through November 16
Travelers who love Balinese traditional culture should take note of the ongoing Badung Arts Festival.
Festival Seni dan Budaya XV opened on November 4 at the Badung Regency Cultural Center, Balai Budaya Giri Nata Mandala.
This cultural event returns after a two-year hiatus and is expected to last 13 days, concluding on November 16.
The event activities include:
- Telek Bebadungan traditional dance competition
- Gong Kebyar traditional gamelan orchestra performance
- Children’s, adult, and women’s gamelan performances
- Bapang Barong traditional dance competition
The event is mainly held around the Badung Regency Government Center.
Unlike typical tourist performances, this kind of cultural arts festival focuses more on preserving and passing on local arts, and also allows visitors to experience Balinese community culture.
If you’re staying in Seminyak, Canggu, or Jimbaran in the near future, consider adding the Badung Cultural Arts Festival to your itinerary. However, it’s advisable to confirm the day’s event schedule and actual performance arrangements before heading out.
5. Bali Weather Forecast for November 8: Cloudy, Southern Sea Waves May Reach 2.5 Meters
The Bali Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BBMKG) has released the weather forecast for November 8, predicting generally cloudy conditions across Bali.
Here is the forecast:
- Weather: Cloudy
- Temperature: 19°C – 33°C
- Humidity: 60% – 97%
- Wind Speed: 4 – 37 km/h
- Wave height off northern Bali: 0.5 – 1.25 meters
- Wave height off southern Bali: 0.75 – 2.5 meters
The meteorological agency also warns that the Lombok Strait, southern Bali Strait, Badung Strait, and waters south of Bali may experience waves of 2 meters or higher.
If you have plans to visit Nusa Penida, Lembongan Island, or any other sea excursions requiring speedboats, it’s advisable to reconfirm with the ferry company and check the latest sea conditions before departure.
During Bali’s rainy season, weather and sea conditions can change rapidly, potentially affecting outdoor activities and sea transportation. Travelers should keep their itineraries flexible.
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