Four Families Affected by Buleleng Flash Flood to Be Relocated
The Bali Provincial Government is preparing relocation for four heads of household whose homes were severely damaged by a flash flood in Banjar Village, Banjar Sub-district, Buleleng Regency. This measure is being coordinated alongside plans to manage river borders to prevent similar disasters from recurring.
Vice Governor of Bali I Nyoman Giri Prasta visited the disaster site in Banjar Village on Wednesday (11 March 2026). He expressed deep concern over the tragedy, which claimed three lives.
“I actually returned because my late mother was from Banjar. First and foremost, we are deeply saddened by this tragedy and offer our deepest condolences for the three lives lost,” Giri Prasta said during his inspection of the site in Banjar Village, Buleleng Regency, on Wednesday (11 March 2026).
He also expressed hope that the search for one missing person would yield results soon. According to him, a combined team from the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) and the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) continues search efforts.
In the recovery process, the Bali Provincial Government has coordinated with the River Basin Management Agency (BWS) and the Buleleng Regency Government. One of the initial steps to be taken is the arrangement of river borders to prevent similar incidents from occurring again.
According to Giri Prasta, based on residents’ reports, water overflow in the area has occurred approximately five times. However, the flash flood that occurred this time is the largest and has caused the most severe damage.
In addition to river management, the government is also focusing on affected educational facilities, including State Primary School 5 Banjar, which suffered considerable damage.
“We have already coordinated with the regent and vice regent to ensure that teaching and learning activities continue. For the time being, lessons will be divided into two study groups,” he explained.
Meanwhile, for residents whose homes were severely damaged, the government is preparing a relocation scheme. There are four heads of household whose homes were affected, including the family of Kadek Witana. One house was reportedly completely swept away by the flood. These four families are considered a priority for intervention.
The government, together with the village, regional parliament, and Buleleng Regency Government, are now discussing options for relocating residents from their original location. The area is planned to be developed into a more representative watershed area that will also serve as an evacuation zone during emergencies.
“We have already coordinated with the affected families, and in principle, they are willing to be relocated. However, one family does not have any land at all, so we will seek a solution for this,” said Giri Prasta.
He emphasised that the government will help find land through a village appraisal mechanism. Once land is available, the government will construct decent housing for affected residents.
The houses are designed with a healthy housing concept consisting of two bedrooms, a family room, a living room, and one bathroom.
“What matters is how we treat people with dignity. They must continue to have decent housing,” he stressed.
Giri Prasta added that post-flood response cannot be carried out partially. Watershed management and disaster mitigation systems must be implemented comprehensively.
One of the initiatives being prioritised is regular river-cleaning activities and the provision of an early warning system for when river water discharge begins to increase.
“We want the public to feel safer in the future and for such incidents not to happen again,” he concluded.