"Bali Faces Flood Crisis: Overdevelopment and Waste Take a Heavy Toll"

Bali faces a critical flood crisis, exacerbated by poor waste management and unchecked land development, leading to loss of life and widespread devastation on the island.

• Recent floods in Bali resulted in at least 18 fatalities and four missing persons, marking the worst flooding the island has witnessed in a decade, according to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency.
• The catastrophic flooding has been linked to overdevelopment and inadequate waste management, which have compromised the islands natural drainage systems and increased vulnerability to such disasters.
• In affected areas, including paddy fields and residential zones, many homes, like that of Ruth Deidree Boelan, were destroyed, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable tourism and land development practices.