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Extreme weather conditions forced five flights to be diverted or delayed at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali on Tuesday, February 24th. The severe weather front brought heavy rainfall and strong winds, significantly impacting air travel to and from the popular tourist destination.

“As of now, five flights have been affected by these challenging weather conditions,” stated Gede Eka Sandi Asmadi, Communication and Legal Division Head for PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, when confirming the disruptions.

The impact manifested in two primary ways: two inbound flights were rerouted to alternative airports before eventually completing their journey to Bali, while others experienced considerable delays. Here is a detailed breakdown of the five affected flights:

Arrivals:

• Cebu Pacific flight number 5J 281, operating the Manila – Denpasar route, was diverted to Makassar at 00.12 WITA. The flight subsequently landed in Denpasar at 05.40 WITA.
• Indonesia Air Asia flight number QZ 247, from Phuket – Denpasar, was rerouted to Jakarta at 01.05 WITA. It later arrived in Denpasar at 07.02 WITA.

Departures:

• Cebu Pacific flight number 5J 282, scheduled from Denpasar – Manila, was set to depart at 01.00 WITA. The aircraft eventually departed at 04.00 WITA.
• Transnusa flight number 8B 5254, on the Denpasar – Lombok route, was originally scheduled for departure at 12.40 WITA. This flight underwent a rescheduling and finally departed at 15.29 WITA.
• Wings Air flight number IW 1856, flying from Denpasar – Lombok, was scheduled for 11.10 WITA. The flight departed at 12.08 WITA and successfully landed at 12.40 WITA.

Despite these disruptions, Eka Sandi affirmed that overall airport operations continued to run normally.

In response to the volatile weather, PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia, as the airport operator, is closely coordinating with BMKG (the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency) and AirNav Indonesia. This collaborative effort aims to continuously monitor weather developments in the airport area, ensuring the utmost safety and security for all passengers utilizing Bali’s primary gateway.

“We strongly advise all passengers using I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport services to arrive earlier than usual and to constantly monitor traffic conditions en route to the airport for a smoother journey,” Eka Sandi added, emphasizing proactive measures for travelers.

Beyond the airport, the wider Bali region has been grappling with the impact of prolonged rainfall, which has persisted since Saturday, January 21st, according to kumparan‘s observations. Significant flooding affected districts such as Badung, Tabanan, and Denpasar starting Tuesday, February 24th, with water levels reaching between 30 and 120 centimeters in various areas.

The Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) reported extensive damage across the island, documenting 42 flood points, 5 landslides, 1 breached embankment, 1 whirlwind incident, 2 fallen trees, and 4 collapsed retaining walls. These severe conditions prompted emergency responses and evacuations.

Further monitoring by kumparan revealed that more than 30 residents and over 80 tourists were evacuated from affected areas due to the widespread flooding, highlighting the significant human impact of Bali’s extreme weather event.