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Bigger and more frequent storms are hitting Bali's beaches as our planet gets warmer.

These strong storms can cause flooding in beach towns like Kuta and Seminyak when too much rain falls. The famous Tanah Lot temple that sits on a rock in the ocean could be hurt by big waves.

The colorful coral reefs that protect Bali's beaches are also being damaged by these storms.

Bali is making better drain systems in areas that flood. They're helping fix damaged coral reefs. They're making plans to keep people safe during big storms. New buildings are being made stronger to handle bad weather.

Bali is taking action to save water in many ways. They're asking hotels to install special faucets and showers that use less water but still work well for guests.

They're working hard to protect the ancient water systems that farmers have used to water rice fields for centuries (Subak system)

New rules are being created to stop people from taking too much groundwater.

Some smart hotels are collecting rainwater from their roofs and reusing water in their gardens. Signs and programs are teaching tourists why it's important to use less water when visiting Bali.

Bali's weather is getting hotter faster than in many other places around the world. These higher temperatures cause all kinds of problems. When it gets super hot, everyone turns on their air conditioners at the same time. This uses so much electricity that sometimes the power goes out! This happened in several areas during hot days in 2023.

The airport area and the city of Denpasar get especially hot. Another problem is that mosquitoes that can spread illnesses are moving to mountain areas that used to be too cool for them. Some tourists might start visiting Bali at different times of year because summer is becoming uncomfortably hot.

To fight the heat, Bali is planting more trees in cities to create cool, shady spots. They're improving the electricity system so it won't fail when everyone needs air conditioning. Some new buildings are being designed using traditional Balinese methods that naturally stay cooler without using as much electricity. Teams are working to control mosquitoes in popular tourist areas. Tourism officials are also encouraging people to visit during the cooler months instead of just during the hottest time of year.

The ocean around Bali is slowly rising as our planet gets warmer. Scientists have discovered that more than half of Bali's coastline sits very close to sea level. This means as oceans get higher, water could cover many of Bali's beautiful beaches. Low-lying beaches in areas called Klungkung, Badung, and Denpasar might someday disappear underwater completely.

This isn't just a future problem – it's already starting to happen. Over the last four years, waves have washed away parts of the coast, making beaches smaller. Hotels, restaurants, and special cultural places near the shore face increasing danger from flooding and storm damage.

To protect their coastline, Bali is planting more mangrove forests along the shore. Mangroves are amazing trees with special roots that hold soil in place and create a natural barrier against waves. In some important areas, they're building sea walls to keep the ocean back. New rules say buildings can't be constructed too close to the water anymore. On some popular beaches that have lost sand to erosion, workers are bringing in new sand to rebuild the beach.