Bali Update
The essential pulse of the island. Timely news and critical updates that every resident and long-term visitor needs to know.
Six Aircraft Held in Holding Patterns as Torrential Rain Disrupts Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport
DENPASAR, Bali — Severe weather sweeping across Bali on Saturday, December 27, 2025, caused significant disruption to air travel at I...
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Bali Weather Alert: High Winds and Heavy Rains Forecast for Bali, Linked to Strengthening Storm System
DENPASAR, Bali — The Regional Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BBMKG) in Denpasar has issued a significant weather advisory for the...
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High Wave Alert: 4-Meter Swells Forecast for Bali Waters Through December 30
DENPASAR, Bali — The Regional Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BBMKG) in Denpasar has issued a significant early warning for hazardous...
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UPDATE: Search Intensifies for Four Spanish Tourists After Pinisi Sinking in Komodo
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — Search and rescue teams continued operations on Saturday after a traditional wooden tour boat sank in...
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Tourist Vessel Sinks in Rough Seas Near Padar Island; Four Passengers Still Missing
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — A wooden tourist vessel sank Friday night after being struck by high waves in the waters...
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Bad Weather in Bali: Ancient Temple in Badung Damaged by Storm-Felled Tree
BADUNG, Bali — A severe storm on Saturday, December 27, has caused significant damage to a culturally important temple in Mengwi,...
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New Year’s Disruption: Komodo National Park Closes Key Routes Due to Extreme Weather
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — In a decisive move that will directly impact year-end holiday travel plans, maritime authorities have officially suspended...
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VIDEO: Harbormaster’s Urgent Broadcast Halts Tours to Komodo as Dangerous Swell Hits
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — An urgent marine radio broadcast on December 27, 2025, has brought the real-world impact of distant cyclones...
Read moreDetailsVIDEO: “God, Are We Sinking?” Passenger Vessel Battles Monster Waves Near Komodo
KOMODO NATIONAL PARK, Indonesia — A routine night journey through East Nusa Tenggara’s waters turned into a desperate fight for survival...
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Hey Bali Daily Weather Report: Saturday, 27 December 2025
As the year-end weekend continues, atmospheric conditions across Bali show a sharp increase in convective cloud activity. A large buildup...
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