September 12, 2025 | 11:24 am
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian House Speaker Puan Maharani said the floods that struck Bali recently serve as a test for the government capacity in protecting its people. The disaster, she said, must not be interpreted solely as a natural disaster.
"This disaster is a reminder that the state must be present in a tangible way," said Puan in her written statement on Friday, September 12, 2025.
She urged the government to ensure promptly that the essential needs for affected residents are fulfilled, and subsequently implement post-disaster recovery programs.
She emphasized the necessity for a swift distribution of ready-to-eat meals, clean water, medicines, and clothing, including special necessities for babies, children, and the elderly. She also underscored the need to provide suitable and safe shelters for the flood-stricken population, and provide temporary educational access for children whose schools have been affected by the Bali flood.
"Don't let the residents wait around for the aid. The local and central governments must take concrete measures and be present on the ground," she added.
Puan maintained that Bali, as the face of Indonesia's tourism, must swiftly recover. The parliament, she said, strives to oversee the recovery process to ensure its transparency.
The recovery must be comprehensive, not only focusing on repairing damaged infrastructure but also ensuring that the citizens, merchants, and farmers receive financial support to prevent further deterioration.
Major Floods in Bali Claimed at Least 14 Lives
The major flood disaster in Bali occurred after heavy rainfall on Tuesday night, September 9, 2025. The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has recorded over 120 flood points affecting seven regencies and cities in the Bali province.
The Head of Data, Information, and Disaster Communication Center of BNPB, Abdul Muhari, said Denpasar City was the most affected, with 81 affected locations.
Meanwhile, there were 14 flood points in Gianyar regency, 12 in Badung regency, 8 in Tabanan regency, and 4 each in Karangasem and Jembrana regencies. In Klungkung regency, the flood occurred in Dawan District.
Landslides also struck Bali. Abdul Muhari mentioned that landslides occurred at 12 points in Karangasem regency, 5 points in Gianyar regency, and 1 point in Badung regency.
Based on the data collected by BNPB until Thursday noon, September 11, the total number of confirmed deaths due to the disaster reached 14. "The details of the fatalities are 8 in Denpasar City, 2 in Jembrana regency, 3 in Gianyar regency, and 1 in Badung regency," Muhari stated in a written release on Thursday.
In addition, two residents remain missing, and rescuers are still searching for them.
Hundreds of people have been displaced in the floods, with the Bali BPBD recording 562 evacuees in total, with 327 in Jembrana regency and 235 in Denpasar City. Public facilities, such as schools, village halls, musalas, and local meeting places, have been utilized as temporary evacuation centers.
Sultan Abdurrahman contributed to the writing of this article
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