Urgent TIDAL WAVE warning issued to Bali tourists
- A severe weather warning has been issued in Bali
- Tourists are urged to stay out of the water
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Tourists are being urged to stay out of the water in Bali as authorities warn that an oncoming tidal wave could hit the island.
The Bali Denpasar Center for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics issued extreme weather warnings last week after a wave of powerful waves crushed the coastline.
The agency warned visitors traveling to Bali to be alert for “moderate to heavy rainfall” and “lightning and strong winds” in most parts of the coast.
Authorities have also stated that tourists will not be allowed to enter the water until conditions are clear, following warnings of high waves.
Tourists are urged to stay out of the water in Bali as authorities warn an oncoming tidal wave could hit the island
The Bali Denpasar Center for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics issued extreme weather warnings last week after a wave of powerful waves destroyed the island’s coastline.
Those currently in the affected areas have taken to social media to show how destructive the waves have already been on some of the region’s most popular beaches.
A video emerged of the wild weather at Canggu Beach in Bali.
The footage shows a man desperately trying to save items being swept from beach stalls.
Another video, taken on a boat sailing from the Gili Islands to the Penida Islands, shows huge waves crashing through the windshield and onto the passengers inside.
The head of UPT Balawista Kuta I, Ketut Ipel, told local media last week that the waves could be sudden and dangerous if not taken seriously.
A video has emerged of the wild weather at Canggu Beach in Bali. The footage shows a man desperately trying to save items being swept away from beach stalls
Another video, taken from the seat of a passenger boat sailing from the Gili Islands to the Penida Islands, shows huge waves crashing through the windshields and onto the passengers inside
‘Thursday’s wave was quite large and even reached land; we at Balawista are taking preventive measures and are more alert to anticipate things we don’t want to happen,” he said, adding that some red flags had been deployed along parts of the coastline to urge beachgoers not to swim in the water.
‘We always urge beachgoers to obey the signs we have placed in areas prone to marine accidents. I predict that these types of conditions will last until Purnama Kedasa (full moon on March 25 and 26). Maybe that will be the highlight. But hopefully not.’
Tourists are also warned to be aware of falling trees, flooding and landslides around the island.
It is understood an Australian woman and her partner have tragically died after a landslide swept away their Bali villa while they were still sleeping last week.