Overview

• A sudden island-wide blackout struck Bali on Friday, May 2, at 4 PM local time, affecting homes, businesses, and resorts.
• The outage was caused by a failure in submarine cables connecting Bali to Java, which supplies a quarter of the island’s electricity.
• State-run utility PT. PLN has restored 43% of the power supply and is working to normalize the system, though a full restoration timeline remains unclear.
• All power plants on the island have been disconnected as a safety measure during ongoing repairs and investigations.
• Backup generators are providing temporary relief in some areas, but the blackout has caused significant disruptions to tourism, traffic, and daily life.