Power Outage in Bali Disrupts Flights at Ngurah Rai International Airport
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Power Outage in Bali Disrupts Flights at Ngurah Rai International Airport
A major power outage swept across Bali on Friday, May 2, 2025, causing flight delays at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. The blackout began around 4:00 PM local time and affected various regions of the island, including critical infrastructure such as the airport. According to Ahmad Syaugi Shahab, General Manager of Ngurah Rai Airport, while incoming flights were largely unaffected, several departures experienced delays. "Flight arrivals are proceeding normally for now. However, some outbound flights are delayed due to the incident," he stated in an official release. The delays were caused by the transition period between the main power supply from state electricity provider PLN and the airport’s backup generators. "Airport services are currently running on generator power, and we’ve secured sufficient diesel fuel as a preventive measure," Ahmad added. The blackout reportedly impacted the entire island for several hours. Bali’s electricity is primarily suppli…
