Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Indonesia has declared the current flooding and natural disasters seen around the province as a force majeure. Bali Airport has remained open and operational throughout torrential rain and thunderstorms, seen as the worst flooding for the last 70 years. The impact on travelers, however, is seen as significant.
Travelers unable to fly may be covered under their health insurance due to a one-week state of emergency declared for Bali by the authorities.
According to local media reports, 19 people lost their lives in these floods.
Catastrophic rains in Bali left streets underwater and rivers overflowing, with more than 15 inches falling in just 24 hours and deadly floods sweeping the island. The worst-hit areas include Denpasar, Jembrana, Badung, and Gianyar.
Bali Tourism once more showed resilience, as a trade conference and exhibition in Bali was continued as usual.
The damage to infrastructure, as well as hotels and resorts in Bali, is unknown, but the island is used to flooding during the current “rainy season.”
Visitors experienced heavy rain not only yesterday but throughout the week. Saturday is supposed to be sunny in Bali, allowing tourists in resort hotels to enjoy the beaches again.
