- Severe weather warning issued in Bali
- Tourists urged to stay out of water
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Tourists are being urged to stay out of the water in Bali as authorities warn a tidal wave could hit the island.
The Bali Denpasar Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Center issued severe weather warnings last week after a wave of powerful waves smashed the coastline.
The agency warned visitors traveling to Bali to be on alert for “moderate to heavy rain” and “lightning and strong winds” in most areas of the coast.
Authorities also said tourists should not enter the water until conditions are clear, following high wave warnings.
Tourists are being urged to stay out of the water in Bali as authorities warn a tidal wave could hit the island.
The Bali Denpasar Center for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics issued severe weather warnings last week after a surge of powerful waves smashed the island’s coastline.
Residents in affected areas took to social media to show how destructive the waves have already been on some of the region’s most popular beaches.
A video has been released showing the wild weather hitting Canggu Beach in Bali.
Footage shows a man desperately trying to save items washed away from beach stalls.
Another video, taken on a boat connecting the Gili Islands with the Penida Islands, shows huge waves crashing through the windshield and onto passengers seated inside.
UPT Balawista Kuta I leader Ketut Ipel told local media last week that the waves could be sudden and dangerous if not taken seriously.
A video has been released showing the wild weather hitting Canggu Beach in Bali. Footage shows a man desperately trying to save items washed away from beach stalls.
Another video, taken from the seat of a passenger boat heading from the Gili Islands to the Penida Islands, shows huge waves crashing through the windshields and spreading onto passengers seated inside.
“Thursday’s wave was quite large, even reaching land; we in Balawista are taking preventive measures and being more vigilant to anticipate things we don’t want,” he said, adding that red flags had been displayed along some parts of the coastline to encourage beachgoers not to swim in the water.
“We always urge visitors to the beach to respect the signs we have installed in areas prone to maritime accidents. I predict that such conditions will last until Purnama Kedasa (full moon on March 25-26). Maybe this will be the highlight. But I hope not.
Tourists are also warned to be aware of falling trees, flooding and landslides around the island.
An Australian woman and her partner are believed to have tragically died after a landslide swept away their villa in Bali while they were still sleeping last week.