Bali deadly floods highlight Indonesian island's overtourism struggles

Authorities fall short in tackling uncontrolled development amid record visitor numbers

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Two people were killed when a shophouse on the banks of the Badung River in Denpasar, the capital of Bali province, collapsed during flash floods in September. The deadly floods were a wake-up call for Bali to manage its overtourism and uncontrolled development problems, experts say. (Photo by Ismi Damayanti)

ISMI DAMAYANTI

BALI, Indonesia -- Ni Ketut Sukriani, a 46-year-old native Balinese, said the floods that killed 18 people on the Indonesian tourist island last month were the worst she has ever experienced.

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