Three Trees Fell in Buleleng Due to Strong Winds and Heavy Rain
Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds hit several areas in Buleleng, Bali, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from early morning until late morning. The extreme weather caused three trees to fall.
The Head of the Buleleng Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), Gede Suyasa, said that all incidents had been handled by the Rapid Response Team (TRC). Suyasa confirmed that there were no casualties as a result of the incidents.
“All reports received were immediately followed up. The TRC team 1 moved quickly to carry out handling and assessment at the location,” said Suyasa.
The first incident occurred in Wanagiri Village, Sukasada District, at around 01:14 local time. A gempong tree with a diameter of about 60 centimeters fell due to strong winds and blocked access to a village road.
The report was received from the Disaster Management Operation Control Center (Pusdalop-PB) of the Buleleng BPBD. The team immediately went to the location, bringing two large and one small gasoline-powered chainsaws.
“The handling was completed at 02:58 local time. The road access, which had been temporarily blocked, has returned to normal,” explained Suyasa.
A few hours later, at around 04:30 local time, an aren tree with a diameter of 50 cm fell and hit the roof of a resident’s kitchen in Banjar Dinas Kelandis, Pakisan Village, Kubutambahan District. Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds caused the tree to fall.
The kitchen roof, made of corrugated iron with a wooden frame, suffered minor damage covering an area of approximately 2x2 meters. The estimated loss is around IDR 1 million.
“The damage is in the minor category, and there were no casualties. The immediate need at this time is additional tarpaulins,” said Suyasa.
The Buleleng BPBD received a report from the village government at 07:44 local time and immediately carried out an assessment and distributed logistical assistance. The assistance provided included one package of basic necessities, one package of clothing, one package of cleaning supplies, blankets, mattresses, and tarpaulins.
The third incident occurred in Banjar Celukan Bawang, Celukan Bawang Village, Gerokgak District, at 06:17 local time. Information about this fallen tree was received by the Buleleng BPBD from the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas).
A tree with a diameter of about 50 cm fell and again blocked access to a village road. TRC team 1 was deployed, bringing one large chainsaw, two medium chainsaws, and one small chainsaw. The handling was completed at 08:20 local time, and road access returned to normal. There were no reports of casualties or missing persons.
Suyasa appealed to the public to increase vigilance, given that extreme weather conditions may still occur.
“We urge residents to be careful when carrying out activities, especially around large trees or when passing through hazardous areas. If an emergency occurs, immediately report it so that we can handle it quickly,” said Suyasa.
(dpw/dpw)