Extreme weather has had devastating effects across Bali this weekend, with more strong winds and heavy rainfall forecast for the week ahead.
Wind speeds of over 74 kmph were recorded in parts of the island, and tourists and the public are advised to take heed of weather warnings that are in place until 12th February, with extensions likely.
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency for Bali, (BMKG Bali) has issued updated weather warnings for the whole of the province.
In a statement, the BMKG Bali explained, “Tropical Cyclone Seeding 96S is currently located to the south of East Nusa Tenggara, in the Indian Ocean, west of Western Australia.”
The statement continues, “Gale force winds have been observed to the northwest of the system. The indirect impacts of Tropical Cyclone Seedling 96S include: moderate to heavy rainfall in the Bali and East Nusa Tenggara regions.”
“Strong winds in Bali to East Nusa Tenggara. Sea wave heights of 2.5 – 3.5 meters, rough season in the southern Bali and NTT waters.”
The islands of Lombok, Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air are also impacted by Cyclone Seedling 96S, in addition to the islands of Bali Province, including Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan.
The BMKG Bali explains, “Currently, Bali is still in the rainy season, but the presence of Tropical Cyclone Seedling 96S is influencing an increase in convective activity, wind speed, and sea wave heights, particularly in the southern Bali region. As of February 9th, 2025, at 14.00 WITA, the maximum wind speed recorded at the Ngurah Rai Meteorological Station was 38 knots (70 km/h).”
“Meanwhile, the sea waves highest in the southern Bali waters ranged between 1 – and 3.5 meters high. This condition is predicted to continue for the next three days.”
The BMKG Bali has issued vital safety advice to tourists and the general public for the coming days. The agency shared, “The public is advised to be cautious when engaging in outdoor activities or riding [motorcycles], to avoid incidents such as fallen trees or collapsed power poles, etc.”
They add, “Tourists who want to visit the beaches in Southern Bali, such as Nusa Dua Beach, Kuta Beach, Melasti Beach, Uluwatu Beach, etc, are recommended to stay near the shore and avoid swimming.”
Dozens of natural disaster notices have been recorded across all nine regencies in Bali, and the Bali Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) is currently working around the clock to support commutes impacted by heavy rains and devastating winds.
The Secretary of the BPBD for Bali, Gede Teja, confirmed on Sunday evening that he and his teams were dealing with 19 major tree-falling incidents that impacted human lives and one landslide. Teja told reporters, “The impact was three fatalities and six injured with an estimated damage of IDR 515 million.”
He confirmed that teams are working to mitigate the risks of the strong winds in vulnerable areas but called for the public to play an active role in maintaining safety.
Over the coming days, tourists should check in with up-to-the-minute weather warnings and forecasts from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency for Bali via the agency’s Instagram account.
Tourists should be especially mindful if driving motorcycles in the rain and heavy winds and are advised not to take any risks on the road.
Tourists planning on traveling between the main island of Bali and the outlying islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan, or over to Lombok and the Gili Islands are advised to check in with their ferry or fast boat provider and to be prepared for last-minute changes to scheduling and crossing times and routes. Many routes have been canceled and postponed until the winds have died down.
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