Following three days of intense downpour, most of the roads in Bali in the southern part appeared as rivers rather than roads. Cars were traversing at a slow pace in brown water and others used small boats to commute over short distances.
It was during this flooding that an unexpected visitor came into the scene, a big python which was floating peacefully in the water. One of the videos of the snake went viral and attracted a lot of attention all over the world.
The six foot python was spotted crawling along a flooded road in the tourist places like Kuta, Seminyak and Canggu. The head of the snake in the video always remains above the water as it moves on.
The unusual scene was captured by people who were watching it in the nearby buildings. Nobody came to approach the animal, and it did not seem to attack any of them.
Record Rainfall Hits Hard
The local authorities reported a 72-hour rainfall on the island. The drastic weather of the monsoons led to flooding of rivers and breaking down of drainage systems. In certain neighbourhoods water would reach the knee point, and in the lower parts it would rise much higher. Houses, merchants and guesthouses were inundated leaving many residents and tourists displaced in the meantime.
The worst hit were the Badung Regency and Denpasar. Rescue teams assisted in relocation of families to safer places. Other hotels complained of power failures and broken properties. The entrepreneurs are currently sweeping mud out of their premises as well as estimating the repair expenses.
Tourism Disrupted
Bali has a lot of tourism in its economy. Many visitors were forced to alter their travel plans with the most famous beaches and night life places being underwater. Certain flights were postponed and some of the outdoor activities canceled. Before new bookings are confirmed, travel agencies are now keen on paying attention to the weather.
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency of Indonesia advised that the rainy season is in its past, but the downpour may still be experienced until early April. Authorities encouraged citizens to remain vigilant particularly in places near rivers and hills.
In the meantime, the specialists gave the reason that floods tend to drive animals away from their native places. In search of dry ground, snakes may get into streets and houses. The python in the YouTube video was probably attempting to flee an increase in water as opposed to attacking any person.
The residents are coming back home as the floods start to recede gradually and the long process of recovery begins. Nevertheless, the picture of a giant snake that is roaming the streets of Bali is a strong reminder of how nature can transform everyday life so fast.
Watch the video here:
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