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The prolonged dry spell in Bali has resulted in droughts and forest and land fires.
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BALI – Acting Bali Governor S.M. Mahendra Jaya has declared a state of emergency on the resort island
The directive was issued on Thursday in a governor’s circular and impacts all regencies and cities across the province, including Denpasar, Badung, Bangli, Buleleng, Gianyar, Jembrana, Karangasem, Klungkung and Tabanan. The policy will be enforced until Nov 1 and can be extended or shortened as needed.
