BMKG forecasts partly cloudy Bali weather and 2,5-metre waves
BMKG Denpasar forecast partly cloudy weather across Bali on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, with temperatures up to 34°C and waves reaching 2,5 metres in so…
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Bali deploys soldiers and police as fuel queues ease in parts of island
Bali authorities deployed 120 soldiers and police officers after an odd-even Pertalite rule helped ease queues in Denpasar and Badung, while lines rem…
Bali governor says fuel shortage has not reduced tourist arrivals
Bali Governor Wayan Koster said fuel shortages had not reduced October tourism, while queues, distribution delays and a temporary odd-even purchasing…
Bali Extends Odd-Even Fuel Rule Through Oct. 23
Bali extended its odd-even rule for subsidized fuel purchases from Oct. 20 through Oct. 23 after queues eased. Essential-service and logistics vehicle…
BMKG Forecasts 3.0-Metre Waves off Southern Bali
BMKG forecast clear to partly cloudy weather across Bali on Oct. 20, with temperatures of 19–34 degrees Celsius. Southern waters could see waves up to…
Mount Agung summit routes to close during Besakih ceremony
All routes to Mount Agung’s summit will close for 16 days during the Pujawali Purnama Kalima ceremony, with climbing scheduled to resume on 6 November…
Bali governor seeks central support equal to 5% of tourism earnings
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has asked Jakarta for state-budget support worth at least 5% of the island’s 2025 tourism foreign exchange, citing infrastr…
Bali travel agencies reroute itineraries as fuel queues cause congestion
Fuel queues caused congestion in parts of Bali on 17 October, prompting travel agencies to reroute visitors to nearer destinations while authorities i…
Bali sea travel advisory: what a 2.0-metre wave warning means
BMKG’s marine forecast for southern Bali, valid through 20 October 2026, warns of moderate waves with potential heights of 2.0 metres and urges cautio…
Jatiluwih Visitor Numbers Fall 30 Percent During Fuel Shortage
Management data showed Jatiluwih visitor numbers fell by as much as 30 percent over several days in October. The figures covered foreign and domestic…
Labuan Bajo restricts sailing in five Komodo waters
Labuan Bajo’s harbourmaster restricted tourism sailing in five Komodo National Park waters from 07:00 to 17:00 WITA on Oct. 19 during the KM Feronia s…
Badung Offers Mobile Driving-Licence Renewals on October 19
Polres Badung will provide SIM A and SIM C renewal services at two locations on October 19, from 08:00 to 13:00 WITA. Applicants need identity, licenc…
Tabanan Plans Route Linking Subak Museum With Jatiluwih and Tanah Lot
Tabanan officials are preparing a concept linking Museum Subak Sanggulan with Jatiluwih and Pakendungan–Tanah Lot. Construction has been affected by a…
Bali Ports Report Clear Weather and Waves Up to 1,25 Metres
Bali ports were clear or partly cloudy at 14:00 WITA on Oct. 19, 2026, with local waves of 0,1–1,25 metres. Benoa and Sanur each recorded 0,5–1,25 met…
Bali Governor Links Infrastructure to Tourism Competitiveness
At ITMW 2026 in Bali, Governor Wayan Koster said stronger transport, waste, water and other infrastructure were needed to protect tourism competitiven…
