The key facts
- Bali's BPBD warns of drought threat from October 21 to 31
- Residents are asked to save water and observe fire safety measures
- Various levels of drought alert have been declared in a number of areas of the island
The warning is in effect until the end of October
The authorities of the Indonesian island of Bali urged residents to save water due to the threat of drought. This was reported by the regional disaster management agency (BPBD). The warning covers the period from October 21 to 31. According to the agency, various levels of drought alert have already been declared in a number of areas of Bali.
Recommendations to the population
The BPBD statement says that saving water is a precautionary measure for the dry season. Residents were also advised not to burn garbage and vegetation, not to throw away unextinguished cigarette butts, to unplug electrical appliances before leaving home, and to extinguish incense.
Context: fuel crisis on the island
On October 13, it was reported that a fuel crisis had emerged in Bali due to a gasoline shortage. There were disruptions in the supply of Pertalite and Pertamax gasoline grades sold by the state oil and gas company Pertamina. Many gas stations were left without fuel, and long queues formed at the rest. Earlier, tourists were also warned about cobras in hotels in Bali.
