The ferry on the Java-Bali line faced troubles again. The vessel was heading to the port of Gilimanuk, but strong currents, a storm, and heavy rain thwarted its plans.
KMP Cemerlang 55 departed from the Javanese port of Banyuwangi with 53 passengers and cargo: 14 motorcycles, one three-wheeled truck, and eight cars. Around 2:30 PM, the ferry lost control and was car…
On the morning of July 30, all speedboats from the ports of Padangbai in eastern Bali and Lembar on the west coast of Lombok were halted. The strait recorded three-meter waves (peaks up to 4 m) and a…
The Bali Meteorological Agency (BBMKG) has reported that a developing tropical cyclone, mysteriously named 96S, located in the Indian Ocean, is responsible for the adverse weather conditions on the is…
On June 29, the wooden cruise schooner Bahari Angin Mamiri was en route from the Labuan Bajo marina to Komodo Island when it was caught in a short squall between Mawan Island and Cape Lokima. Waves ro…
The peak of the rainy season will start in just a couple of weeks. In January and February 2026, Bali might receive the highest amount of rainfall. This forecast is given by Indonesia’s Meteorology, C…
The cultural park Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) in Ungasan has cancelled fireworks on the night of January 1, 2026.
The decision not to hold fireworks was made as a 'sign of empathy and solidarity' with the people of Indonesia affected by natural disasters. The GWK Bali Countdown 2026 event will proceed, but withou…
Those planning to visit the islands near Bali should postpone sea travel.
The Regional Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) in Denpasar is urging residents, fishermen, and tourists to exercise caution due to the likelihood of high waves and extreme weather…
Near the coast of Pemuteran, a local fisherman captured on video a sperm whale surfacing and diving close to the shore. The video circulated on social media and even surprised long-time residents.
Since the evening of September 8, heavy rains have been falling in several areas of Bali. As a result, certain zones, including the Vanasari area in Kampung-Java (North Denpasar), experienced rising w…
