Bali Weather Alert 2026: After heavy rains in Bali, now the torture of ‘extreme heat’! Before leaving, read this warning from the weather department.

Bali (Indonesia): If you are planning a trip to ‘Island of Gods’ i.e. Bali this summer, then be careful! After experiencing the most devastating rainfall for the past six months, the ‘Dry Season’ has now arrived in Bali and across Indonesia. Tourists and local people have certainly heaved a sigh of relief as the rain has stopped, but this season has brought with it scorching heat, deadly ultraviolet (UV) rays and a new threat of drought. The sun reached near the equator, crossed 35°C. There is a big geographical reason behind this sudden increase in the stinging heat in Parabali. According to Med Sudarma Yadanya, an expert at the Denpasar-based Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Center (BBMKG), the Sun starts moving towards the Equator from the month of March. As a result, the sun’s rays start falling vertically on the earring. This direct hit of solar radiation is rapidly heating the earth’s surface. The situation is such that the daytime temperature in central Denpasar has reached between 33 to 35 degrees Celsius and it is expected to become even more severe in April. Be careful of UV rays, sudden rain can also cause trouble. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for local residents and tourists coming from all over the world. Use of sunscreen, wide-brimmed hats and umbrellas is said to be mandatory to protect against dangerous UV rays in the scorching sun. Also, to avoid dehydration, it has been advised to drink water and fluids continuously. The thing to note is that this is a ‘transitional period’; Therefore, amidst the scorching heat, there are full chances of sudden heavy rains. Tourists have been advised to check the weather and sea forecast on BBMKG’s website or Instagram page before going to the beach or enjoying water sports. ‘Drought’ is coming ahead of time, water crisis may deepen in Gili Islands. Another worrying news for Bali is that this year the drought is coming before its scheduled time. BMKG chief Teuku Faisal Fathani warned that the dry season will start early in many areas including Sumatra, Java, Bali and Sulawesi due to global climate anomalies. Its worst impact will be on agriculture and the supply of clean drinking water. Special tip for tourists: Tourists visiting Bali often like to visit the nearby ‘Gili Islands’ (Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, Gili Air). There is already a severe shortage of clean water on these islands, which can become more severe in this drought. Travel experts recommend that if you are going to the Gili Islands, be very cautious about water usage and carry with you water purifier drops or a portable water filter like ‘LifeStraw’.