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Bali takes a pounding from huge waves

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Heavy seas forced the cancellation of ferries to Lombok and fast boats to the Gili islands.
Heavy seas forced the cancellation of ferries to Lombok and fast boats to the Gili islands. Photo Credit: HagenProduction/GettyIamges

Images posted on social media show serious beach erosion, flooded streets and waves pounding beachside villas and food stalls.

Bali has been battered by a series of high tides and enormous sea swells that have caused damage across the southern end of the island.

Images posted on social media show serious beach erosion, flooded streets and waves pounding beachside villas and food stalls.

Ferries to Lombok and fast boats to the Gili islands were also cancelled while port authorities assessed the sea conditions.

Much of Indonesia has been experiencing a strong swell causing massive waves that make fast boat crossings unsafe.

King tides are being blamed for waves as big as six metres that have caused flooding in Sanur and Kuta.

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