Blackout in Bali: Indonesia's tourist paradise affected

Blackout in Bali: Indonesia's tourist paradise affected

On Friday, a power failure occurred in several regions of the holiday island of Bali, Indonesia. The state energy supplier Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) announced that work is being carried out on the restoration of the affected services.

impairments at Bali

The island airport was also affected, but according to the operator, the entrances and departures were continued on its Instagram page.

cause of the power failure in investigation

The state provider PLN announced that the cause of the power failure is currently being examined. In an explanation, I Wayan Eka Susana said a spokesman for Pln in Bali: "The restoration process is currently being carried out gradually."

traffic disruptions and long waiting times

Pictures that were shared on social media show traffic jams in Bali as a result of the power failure and long snakes on the airport's check-in switches.

Bali as a popular travel destination

Bali is considered the main tourist destination in Indonesia and last year recorded 6.3 million foreign visitors, as the Statistics Office reports on the island.