THIS is the chilling moment deadly pythons swim through the streets in a Brit holiday hotspot amid torrential rain and raging floods.
Skin-crawling clips showed the venomous beasts slithering past locals on the southeast Asian island as neighbourhoods were hit by a monster deluge.
Shocking footage showed a local wrestling a snake to try and save it from drowning
Huge scaly beasts swam through streets after being hit by the deluge
In the terrifying footage, the slimy predators are seen swirling in large puddles of water following devastating floods in Bali.
One gob-smacking video showed a brave local wrestling one of the serpents, grabbing the python’s tail in one hand while wielding an umbrella in the other.
She appeared to be trying to rescue the reptile from drowning in the muddy water.
Another clip showed a scaly beast swimming through a completely submerged road.
The Indonesian island is currently battling the height of its rainy season – with tourists and locals posting social media clips of the frightening floods.
Kuta, Legian and Seminyak, located on the island’s southwest side, have been worst affected by the severe weather.
Between 30 to 70 centimetres of floodwater were recorded in these regions.
Kuta as well as Denpasar were issued extreme weather warnings amid the downpour.
Biblical rain hit the holiday hotspot for three consecutive days, bursting river banks and devastating homes and villas alike.
The weather also sparked major travel chaos, as several roads became blocked for regular cars.
Local authorities have warned residents to be careful and avoid flooded areas.
They have also urged locals to stay peeled for landslides, more flash floods and falling trees.
Emergency services are working to secure the most affected areas and evacuate those at risk.
Huge snakes were seen slithering through neighbourhoods
One woman tried to save a snake
Shocking images showed locals submerged up to their torsos amid the deluge.
Local authorities said: “Natural disasters such as severe weather, floods, landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis occur regularly.
“Heavy rains can cause significant flooding in urban areas, including in Bali and the greater Jakarta region, disrupting transportation.
“Walking and driving in flooded areas is dangerous.
“Weather conditions can change quickly during the wet season – usually around October – April; however, the wet season can be different in Eastern Indonesia.”
They also urged locals and tourists to regularly check weather reports and stay informed.
One local bravely tussled with a huge snake
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