BMKG Estimates 24 Beaches In Bali Potentially Rob Flood

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that as many as 24 beaches in Bali have the potential for coastal flooding or tidal flooding.

BMKG Bali Data and Information Division Coordinator I Nyoman Gede Wiryajaya said the tidal flood occurred because of the full moon phase phenomenon and the closest distance from month to earth or perigee on July 5-8, 2023.

"We urge the public to be aware of the potential for coastal flooding," said Denpasar, Bali, Sunday, July 2, as reported by Antara.

He explained that the potential for coastal flooding is different in days and hours in each region.

According to BMKG observations, the full moon phenomenon occurred on Monday, June 3 and perigee on July 4, 2023, potentially increasing the maximum sea level.

However, BMKG did not provide details on the maximum estimated sea level of the potential for coastal flooding.

Based on water level data monitoring and tidal predictions, as many as 24 coastal areas of Bali that have the potential for tidal waves include Tabanan Regency spread across Soka Beach, Pasut Beach, Kelanging Beach, Yeh Gangga Beach, Kedungu Beach, and Tanah Lot Beach.

Then in Badung Regency, it is estimated that at Batu Bolong Beach, Seminyak Beach, Kuta Beach, Germany Beach, Balangan Beach, Padang-padang Beach, Nuggulan Beach, Pandawa Beach, Nusa Dua Beach.

Furthermore, it is estimated that Denpasar City, namely Sanur Beach, Sindu and Serangan Beach.

Gianyar Regency is estimated at Saba Beach, Masceti Beach, More Beach. In addition, in Klungkung Regency on Kusamba Beach and Nusa Penida Beach and in Karangasem Regency on Batu Kori Beach.

BMKG recorded that in general the tidal wave had an impact on community activities around ports and coasts, such as loading and unloading activities at ports, activities in coastal settlements, as well as salt ponds and land fisheries activities.

The public is advised to always be vigilant and alert to anticipate the impact of the maximum tide of sea water and pay attention to the latest information from the BMKG.