Bali, Indonesia Sentinel — The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Regional Office III Denpasar has warned that extreme weather conditions in Bali are expected to persist due to the development of Tropical Cyclone Zelia. The cyclone is forecasted to influence weather patterns in the region from February 12-14, 2025.
A few days ago, BMKG had predicted extreme weather in Bali lasting until February 12, driven by ropical Cyclone Seed 96S. However, the cyclone has now intensified into Tropical Cyclone Zelia, according to the Tropical Cyclone Warning Center (TCWC) in Jakarta.
In an update on Tuesday (February 11) at 7:00 p.m. WIB, TCWC stated that Tropical Cyclone Seed 96S had a high likelihood of developing into a tropical cyclone within 24 hours, now officially classified as Tropical Cyclone Zelia. As a result, extreme weather conditions are expected to persist for a longer duration.
Prolonged Exterme Weather
According to BMKG Denpasar observations, Tropical Cyclone Zelia is currently located in the Indian Ocean northwest of Australia, with a central pressure of approximately 989 hectopascals (hPa). While not directly impacting Bali, it is indirectly affecting weather patterns across the island.
Therefore, BMKG Denpasar regional office has forecasts rainfall across most areas of Bali from February 12-14, 2025.
“Be aware of the potential for moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning, strong winds, and high waves in southern Bali waters,” said Cahyo Nugroho, Head of BMKG Regional Office III Denpasar, on Wednesday, as reported by Antara.
In addition to Zelia, Bali’s weather is also influenced by wind convergence and shifts, which may increase wind speeds and cloud formation. Winds are expected to blow from the southwest to northwest at speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour (37 mph).
High Waves
Another major impact is high waves across several coastal areas of Bali. Wave heights are projected to reach up to 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) in southern Bali waters and two meters (6.5 feet) in the Bali Strait and Lombok Strait.
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BMKG Denpasar has urged residents, fishermen, and marine tourism operators to remain vigilant about strong winds and high waves. “Be aware of potential extreme weather impacts such as flooding, landslides, and falling trees,” Nugroho added.
Residents are advised to stay updated on the latest weather forecasts through the BMKG Denpasar website. Updates are also available on social media channels, including Telegram (@warningcuacabali), X (formerly Twitter) @bbMKG3, and Instagram @bmkgbali.
