As reported by NusaBali.com, Indonesia’s Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana is confident that Bali’s recent massive flooding will not cause a deleterious effect on the Island’s tourism.
The Tourism Minister’s reassuring comments were made after visiting local handicraft sellers at the Kumbasari Market in Denpasar on Saturday, 13 September 2025, to assess the damage caused by the flooding.
“I’ve checked and there have been no cancellations of visitor bookings and no flight cancellations. Hotels remain fully booked – the situation is normal,” said Widiyanti.
The Minister continued, saying she was sure that the Provincial Government of Bali had begun calculating damages caused by the floods.
She said the traders at the Kumbasari market also suffered when the flood waters submerged their kiosks. “I saw that the flooding damaged the ground and first floor of the market. The second floor, used for handicrafts, appeared to be undamaged. The Bali government is calculating total damages and is holding discussions on compensating damages to the public,” said Widiyanti.
The Minister of Tourism calmly reviewed conditions in Bal and discounted the impact of travel warnings issued by source market countries. Widiyanti said the “travel warnings” issued by certain countries represented an obligation of the respective nations to remind their citizens of potential threats to their well-being. Commenting on the rapid pace of repairs being undertaken by Bali Provincial authorities, the Minister was convinced that the Island’s tourism industry was already operating in a conducive manner.
“So tourism is OK. Fine if there are travel warnings; this is normal for any country to warn its citizens of potential threats abroad. I feel that Bali will rise to its normal condition,” she said.
During part of her inspection tours of Bali, Minister Widiyanti was accompanied by President Prabowo, who was also surveying conditions on the Island. The Indonesian President ordered Widiyanti to continue promoting Bali in a way that persuades international travelers to visit.
“So today (yesterday) we are here to inform the public and tourists that Bali is fine. We welcome tourists, but of course, some improvements need to be made,” said Tourism Minister Widiyanti.
After reviewing the post-flood conditions at Kumbasari Market, Minister Widiyanti continued her visit to the Bali Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD)’s Operations Center (Pusdalops) to attend a coordination meeting regarding the flood disaster.
Previously, the Ministry of Tourism advised tourists planning to visit Bali in the near future to regularly check weather updates issued by the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) to monitor weather and flood conditions.
Speaking on Friday, 12 September 2025, to the State News Agency Antara, Hariyanto, Deputy for Destination and Infrastructure Development at the Ministry of Tourism, said: “Tourists planning to travel should always prioritize safety and health, bring an umbrella or raincoat during outdoor activities, and always update information and weather forecasts from tourism operators or the BMKG.”
Hariyanto added that tourists should remain cautious due to the heavy rainfall conditions in recent days. He urged the public to be selective in choosing tourist attractions and actively seek information about disaster-prone areas to find alternative destinations that are less prone to disasters.
Furthermore, tourists are advised to prepare the necessary equipment and supplies for the rainy season and maintain their personal immune system.
Travelers are recommended to carry necessary medications to Bali, as tourists often require excellent stamina to withstand the extreme weather changes that frequently trigger hydrometeorological disasters, such as flash floods, landslides, and high waves.
Furthermore, the public is urged to take preventative measures such as pruning leaves and branches, especially from large trees, not littering, and maintaining environmental cleanliness.
“The Ministry of Tourism encourages all relevant parties to work together to mitigate and repair facilities and infrastructure affected by flooding in several areas so that tourism in Bali can quickly return to normal,” said Hariyanto.
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