BMKG Reminds High Waves 3.5 Meters In Bali Until March 1

Bad weather illustration (ANTARA)

DENPASAR - The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) appealed to the public to be aware of the impact of rain and strong winds which are expected to occur in most areas of Bali on February 27-March 1 2023.

BMKG in Denpasar, Bali, predicts that for the next three days, the weather will generally be cloudy with the potential for light to moderate rain in most areas of Bali, while winds are expected to blow from the southwest to the northwest with speeds ranging from 5-45 kilometers per hour.

BMKG urges the public to remain vigilant and careful about the impact of disasters that can be caused by extreme weather such as floods, puddles, landslides, strong winds, fallen trees, and lightning," said the Head of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Center. Region III Denpasar Cahyo Nugroho quoted by ANTARA, Monday 27 February.

BMKG also appealed to the public, especially fishermen, marine business actors, and those who are active in coastal areas to be aware of the potential for sea wave heights of up to 2 meters or more around the northern and southern waters of Bali.

BMKG predicts that for the next three days, the height of sea waves in the northern waters of Bali on 27 February-1 March will be around 0.5-2.5 meters, in the southern waters of Bali 1-6 meters, in the Bali Strait 0.75-4 meters, and in Lombok Strait 0.75-4 meters.

"The potential height of sea waves can reach two meters or more in the Bali Sea, Bali Strait, Badung Strait, Lombok Strait, and the Indian Ocean in the southern part of Bali," said Cahyo.

The BMKG also predicts that from 28 February to 1 March light to moderate rain will fall in Ubud, Bedugul, and Besakih during the day, while rain accompanied by lightning will also fall in Kintamani during the day.

Rain in Kintamani is expected to continue at night and in the early morning.

BMKG also predicts sea wave heights on February 28-March 1 in Nusa Dua to be around 1-3 meters, Kuta 1-2.5 meters, Tanah Lot 0.75-2.5 meters, and Sanur 0.5-1.5 meters.