The Ferocious Wind of Kapitu and Kaulu
Saturday, January 6th, 2007 by ablteamJanuary and February are the turbulent phase of the weather in Bali. January and February known by the Balinese as Kapitu and Kaulu (7th and 8th month in Caka Lunar Calendar). Kapitu (January) is well known by Balinese for its ferocious wind which sweep the island with a terrible force but the wind does not reach its apex yet, the wind of Kaulu (February) adds more turbulent touch to the ferocious wind of Kapitu.
The wild wind of Kapitu (January) will blow mainly on the island at night and accompanied by the torrent rain. Fallen trees or collapsed structures (most of them are the impermanent structures) are common phenomena in this month.
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