Dark clouds and rising waters have become a familiar sight across Bali in recent days. Extreme weather linked to the threat of Tropical Cyclone Seed 93S is now testing the island’s readiness, pushing authorities to urge residents to prepare before conditions worsen.
The Bali Regional Disaster Management Agency has called on communities to get emergency go-bags ready, especially to protect valuables and important documents. According to BPBD Bali, preparedness is no longer optional. It is necessary.
“Prepare emergency steps if needed, an emergency plan. If you have valuable items or important documents, put them together in one bag, an emergency go-bag,” said Head of BPBD Bali I Gede Agung Teja Bhusana Yadnya in Denpasar, Tuesday (16/12).
“So that if immediate evacuation is required, it can be done quickly, and everything won’t suddenly be submerged,” he added.
Cyclone Seed 93S is expected to affect Bali between December 11 and 18, 2025. Over the past five days alone, extreme weather has already triggered flooding in five regencies. These events, BPBD stressed, show that disasters are no longer distant risks but situations that arrive on schedule and must be faced with readiness.
Beyond physical preparation, residents are also urged to stay informed. Gede Teja emphasized that calmness is the first step before reacting to any emergency.
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“So first of all, stay calm. After calming down, then we can seek information. Follow weather updates. Now every village already knows when it will rain and until what time through the BMKG information application,” said Gede Teja.
Understanding the surrounding environment is just as important. BPBD Bali advised residents to identify safer areas near their homes, particularly locations far from rivers, so they can seek shelter quickly if conditions deteriorate. In such situations, immediate communication with BPBD is crucial.
“BPBD here never takes a day off. We are always working to collaborate various forces to respond, including equipment readiness. Yesterday, quite a lot of water was pumped out. But in the long term, we need better infrastructure preparedness,” he said.
Officials also highlighted that Cyclone Seed 93S differs from the Rossby Wave that caused major flooding in September 2025. The current threat is intensified by its timing. The cyclone is emerging as Bali enters the rainy season, making its impact dangerous even if it moves away from the island.
Still, BPBD Bali reminded the public not to blame extreme weather alone. Environmental readiness remains a major factor. Poor drainage, clogged waterways, and spatial planning issues continue to worsen flooding risks.
“Yes, both old and new drainage systems need to be improved, because we also see drainage clogged with trash. Besides sediment, there are cables and various kinds of waste,” said Gede Teja.
As Bali faces the ongoing threat of Cyclone Seed 93S, authorities hope stronger public awareness, better information access, and improved infrastructure will help reduce risks. For now, readiness remains the key message.
