DENPASAR – Bali Governor Wayan Koster announced that Badung Market and Kumbasari Market in Denpasar will soon resume operations following the flash floods that struck on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
He also confirmed that compensation for the families of those who lost their lives has been distributed by the provincial, city, regency, and central governments. The Bali Provincial Government delivered its share of the assistance on Monday, September 15, 2025.
“The situation in Bali is now under control. Rapid and tireless efforts by provincial, city, regency, and central governments, supported by joint teams, have restored conditions to normal,” Koster said on Monday (15/9).
He added that Denpasar City was the area hit hardest by the disaster but emphasized that the situation had been managed swiftly thanks to the hard work of local communities, the military and police, Basarnas, BNPB, BPBD, and all levels of government.
“Flood response has been carried out jointly by the Bali Provincial Government and Denpasar City Government, with support from the central government. The Province of Bali issued a 7-day emergency status decree from September 10–16, 2025, followed by other affected cities and regencies. This decree provides the legal framework to mobilize resources, engage all stakeholders, and use local budgets to fund relief, compensation, and social assistance,” Koster explained.
As of Monday morning (15/9), the floods had claimed 17 lives: 11 in Denpasar, 3 in Gianyar, 2 in Jembrana, and 1 in Badung. Five people remain missing, with search efforts ongoing by Basarnas and joint rescue teams.
Beyond human casualties, the disaster also swept away or damaged traders’ goods and equipment at Badung and Kumbasari markets as well as shop houses along Jalan Sulawesi, Denpasar. Public facilities in Denpasar, Badung, Jembrana, Gianyar, Karangasem, and Klungkung were also affected.
In line with regulations, each victim’s family will receive compensation of IDR 15 million from the central government, with additional contributions of the same amount from the Bali Provincial Government and local city/regency governments. The aid was symbolically handed over on Monday morning by Bali Provincial Secretary Dewa Made Indra.
Meanwhile, assessments are underway to calculate material losses suffered by traders and residents. Governor Koster assured that compensation for these damages will be provided in accordance with applicable regulations.
“In the coming days, financial assistance will begin to be disbursed by the provincial and local governments. As for infrastructure repairs—such as damaged buildings, roads, and public facilities—these will be supported by the central government,” he said.***
