Flooding that hit parts of Bali forced hundreds of people, including tourists, to seek shelter, a local disaster management official said Tuesday.
Heavy rainfall has triggered floods since Monday evening in several districts across Bali, including the provincial capital, Denpasar, according to I Gede Agung Teja Bhusana Yadnya from the local disaster management agency.
In Badung district, floodwaters submerged infrastructure such as cafés and a gas station, prompting evacuations by inflatable boats. Around 30 foreign tourists were evacuated on Tuesday. Some moved to other hotels, while others returned to their accommodations.
In total, about 350 people were temporarily displaced as water levels rose, though most were able to return home once conditions improved. No fatalities have been reported.
The severe weather also disrupted air travel. Two international flights bound for Bali were diverted earlier Tuesday, while three other departures were delayed, according to an airport spokesperson.
Across Indonesia, travelers are facing a week of unstable weather. Heavy rain is forecast in Yogyakarta, intermittent showers are expected in Jakarta, and the highest-level weather alert has been imposed across much of Bali following days of relentless rainfall that heightened flood and landslide risks.
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued an early warning for potential extreme weather in Yogyakarta’s Special Region from Feb. 23 to Feb. 28, citing moderate to heavy rainfall that may be accompanied by lightning and strong winds.
According to Warjono, head of the Yogyakarta Meteorological Station, the conditions are driven by active atmospheric dynamics, including a cyclonic circulation over the Indian Ocean south of Java. This system is generating wind convergence along the island, supported by warm sea surface temperatures of 25–30 degrees Celsius.
The situation is further intensified by the Madden–Julian Oscillation (MJO), currently in the maritime continent phase, which enhances rain cloud formation over Java. Authorities warn that the weather could trigger flash floods, landslides, fallen trees, and wind-related damage in Yogyakarta City and the surrounding regencies of Sleman, Kulon Progo, Gunungkidul, and Bantul.
In Jakarta, BMKG forecasts light to moderate rain mainly from afternoon to evening. West Jakarta may see rain around midday, while Central, East, and South Jakarta could experience showers later in the day. North Jakarta and the Thousand Islands are also expected to receive rain, with possible nighttime thunderstorms — raising concerns for island-hopping tourists.
Conditions are more severe in Bali, where authorities have raised the alert to the highest level. The Bali office of BMKG, BBMKG Region III Denpasar, warned that moderate to extreme rainfall is expected to continue from Feb. 24 to Feb. 26.
Forecaster Putu Agus Dedy Permana said red-level alerts — indicating very heavy to extreme rainfall — were issued for Badung, Tabanan, Gianyar, Klungkung, Karangasem, and Denpasar. Meanwhile, Jembrana, Bangli, and Buleleng are under high-risk, standby-level warnings.
Strong winds of up to 45 kilometers per hour are forecast in coastal and lowland areas, including Denpasar and Badung. Wave heights in southern Bali waters could reach up to four meters on Tuesday and around three meters on Wednesday, creating dangerous conditions for small boats and marine tourism activities.
Popular tourist destinations such as Nusa Dua, Kuta, Ubud, Tanah Lot, Sanur, Bedugul, Kintamani, and Besakih are expected to experience rain throughout the week, with thunderstorms likely at night in several coastal areas.
BMKG is urging residents and visitors to closely monitor official forecasts, allow extra travel time, and reconsider outdoor and marine activities during periods of heavy rainfall, particularly in hilly and coastal areas, as the country enters one of the most active phases of its rainy season.
Sources : 24News, JakartaGlobe, AntaraNews
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