Flash flooding in Bali dampens holiday spirit

PIC: Twitter / Bali_chris

Locals and tourists have taken to social media to showcase the severe downpour and flash flooding situation on the holiday island.

As the tropical holiday destination gets stuck into the middle of its wet season, rainfall in Bali has caused flash flooding leaving people with water levels up to their chest in some areas. 

There are reports of mudslides starting in addition to the wet weather.

Local Indonesian media is reporting the evacuation of some areas with some people needed to be rescued from their homes.

Images have been posted online of the high rise waters, streets have seemingly turned into rivers.

Local authorities are tackling the water issue with tourists in the area advised to use caution when travelling around the island.

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