Landslide Hits Glamping Site in Badung, Bali; Two People Missing as Search Continues
A landslide struck Pelaga Eco Park in Badung Regency, Bali, burying one glamping accommodation unit. The site owner suspects two guests may have been inside the structure when the landslide occurred, and a joint search and rescue team continues operations. The Badung regency government has pledged to review safety conditions at tourist accommodations in landslide-prone areas.
Badung Regent I Wayan Adi Arnawa announced on Monday that the regency government will conduct a comprehensive safety evaluation of tourist accommodations following a landslide at Pelaga Eco Park in Pelaga Village, Badung Regency, Bali.
The landslide, triggered by a collapsing cliff slope, buried one glamping-style accommodation unit. According to the site's owner, two guests may have been inside the structure at the time of the collapse.
As of Monday afternoon, a joint search and rescue team—including the national search and rescue agency (Basarnas), the regional disaster management agency (BPBD), and military and police personnel—continued search operations while taking into account terrain conditions and personnel safety.
Regent Adi Arnawa noted the incident is of serious concern given that North Badung is being actively developed as a nature and agro-tourism destination. He stated that an evaluation is necessary to prevent similar disasters, both at this site and elsewhere in Badung, even where permitting processes had already been followed.
The regent expressed appreciation for the rapid response by all involved agencies and emphasized that, as a tourism region, Badung bears responsibility for ensuring the safety of anyone staying at or using tourist accommodation facilities.
Things to Consider
If you are planning to stay at glamping or eco-tourism accommodations in North Badung or other hilly/cliffside areas of Bali, check in advance whether the site is located near a slope or cliff and what disaster preparedness measures are in place. Landslide risk increases significantly after heavy rain, so check weather forecasts and consider postponing your visit if warnings are issued. If you are already staying at such a facility, ask staff about evacuation routes and emergency contact information.
Source: ANTARA News Bali