During the night of 24 February, Bali saw heavy rain and gusty winds. According to the regional emergency management agency’s report for the period from 18:00 on 23 February to 06:00 on 24 February, dozens of weather-related incidents were recorded across the island—mainly fallen trees, local flooding, and several reports of a brief vortex.
Indonesia’s state meteorological service warns that the increased likelihood of heavy showers with thunderstorms and sudden wind gusts will remain until and including 25 February. This doesn’t mean it will rain nonstop, but the weather can change quickly during the day.
The Asian monsoon has strengthened: humid westerly winds are more frequent over southern Indonesia, creating storm clouds. At the same time, the intratropical rain zone in the Indian Ocean (the Madden–Julian Oscillation) is active, which makes cloud cover denser and rainfall heavier.
If you’re travelling, it’s best to allow extra time and not try to drive through water once a street is already flooded: it’s hard to judge the depth, and there may be potholes and open storm-drain grates under the water. During strong gusts of wind, it’s safer to keep away from large trees and temporary structures.
Official warnings are updated throughout the day and usually come with specific validity times for the next few hours—before setting off, it’s worth checking the latest update on the website of Indonesia’s state meteorological service.
Source: BaliPost
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