Heavy Rains Trigger Landslide at Iconic Cliffs of Pandawa Beach, Bali; No Casualties Reported
In a dramatic turn of events, a heavy downpour in South Kuta, Bali, caused a landslide at the Barak Cliffs in Pandawa Beach, temporarily disrupting access to the famed tourist spot. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported.
The deluge began early Monday (June 6), leading to the collapse of cliffs in the Tanah Barak-Pandawa Beach area, Kutuh Village, South Kuta, Badung. The resulting debris covered the iconic road with towering cliffs on either side, blocking access since the early hours.
The head of the Tourism Destination Development and Planning Board for Pantai Pandawa, I Wayan Duartha, confirmed that heavy machinery is being deployed to clear the road. Completion of the operation is estimated to take until Tuesday.
"Today, we’ve deployed heavy machinery. Afterwards, we’ll patrol to ensure the cliff condition is safe," Duartha said on Monday afternoon.
Duartha blamed the landslide on the combination of heavy rainfall and the multi-layered structure of the cliff, which collapsed rapidly. He deemed himself lucky that no casualties occurred.
He explained that the collapsed section was a thin layer of rock that remained after previous cliff-clearing operations. Despite the incident, Duartha assured that the remaining layer of the cliff is robust and sturdy.
As a precaution, the management of Pantai Pandawa, which oversees the entire area, will continue to monitor the cliff conditions regularly. Cleanup efforts began on Monday at 9:00 AM WITA, with the access road through Tanah Barak still closed due to lingering debris.
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