Beware Of Potential Rob 24 Beaches In Bali

Photo archive - Residents play kites with high wave background at Purnama Beach, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Sunday (14/5/2023) ANTARA/Dewa Ketut Sudiarta Wiguna

DENPASAR - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Region III Denpasar asked the public and tourists to be aware of the potential for coastal flooding or tidal flooding on 24 beaches in Bali due to the phenomenon of the full moon phase and the closest distance from the moon to the earth (perigee) on June 7-8, 2023.

"The potential for coastal flooding varies in days and hours in each region," said Bali BMKG Data and Information Coordinator I Nyoman Gede Wiryajaya as reported by ANTARA, Thursday, June 1.

He explained that the full moon phenomenon occurred on Saturday (3/6) and perigee on June 6, 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, tidal waves have the potential to occur in 24 coastal areas of Bali, including 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.