Leaking Drainage Causes Flooding on Village Road in Klungkung
Pulasari Road, located in Kampung Gelgel, Klungkung, Bali, is currently submerged in water. The flooding is caused by overflow from drainage systems that have become shallow due to sedimentation and are suffering from leaks.
Observations on Saturday (4/9/2026) showed that the overflowing drainage water has flooded the length of Pulasari Road. As a result, the road, which serves as a vital access point for residents, resembles a river, forcing all passing vehicles to exercise extreme caution.
Lalu Rahman, a local resident, explained that the water overflow has persisted for quite some time and is significantly disrupting the activities of the community. This condition has not yet been addressed by the local government.
“Many of the concrete drains are leaking. The situation is like this every day. It certainly disrupts the activities of residents passing through. During the rainy season, it becomes even worse,” Rahman told detikBali.
The Village Secretary of Kampung Gelgel, Slamat Hafili, responded to the residents’ complaints. Hafili acknowledged that the drainage system is damaged and its capacity is no longer adequate.
The Kampung Gelgel Village Government, Hafili explained, has submitted a formal request for handling to the Klungkung Department of Public Works, Spatial Planning, Housing, and Settlement Areas (PUPRPKP). However, there has been no follow-up on the ground.
“This has indeed been going on for quite some time. The water volume is large and there are many leaks. We have sent a letter to the Public Works Department, including a request to repair potholes in the surrounding area. However, until now, there has been no action,” Hafili explained.
“We are also coordinating with the Kampung Gelgel authorities on how to resolve the issue of the water overflow flooding the residents’ road,” Hafili added.
Residents and officials of Kampung Gelgel hope that the relevant department will immediately intervene to repair the leaking drainage and dredge the sedimentation, as there are fears that the flooding threat will worsen.