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    "data": {
        "id": 1565034,
        "msgid": "two-toned-waters-at-gunungkiduls-baron-beach-explained-1771659702",
        "date": "2026-02-20 16:53:57",
        "title": "Two-Toned Waters at Gunungkidul's Baron Beach Explained",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Heavy rainfall in the Wonosari area has caused the waters at Baron Beach in Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, to split into two distinct colours \u2014 brown and blue \u2014 since 17 February. Authorities say the phenomenon is caused by floodwaters from underground rivers carrying sediment to the coast, and whilst safe for tourists, the turbidity has disrupted the local PDAM water supply.",
        "content": "<p>A striking two-colour phenomenon has appeared in the waters off Baron\nBeach in Tanjungsari, Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta Special Region, where the\nsea has turned a vivid contrast of brown and blue.<\/p>\n<p>Marjono, Coordinator of the SAR Satlinmas Rescue Istimewa Unit for\nthe Baron Beach area (Region II), said the two-toned waters had been\nvisible since several days ago.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYes, that\u2019s correct \u2014 it has been occurring since Tuesday (17\nFebruary 2026),\u201d he said when contacted by detikJogja on Friday (20\nFebruary 2026).<\/p>\n<p>Marjono explained that the phenomenon was caused by the impact of\nheavy rainfall. Water flowing from the Wonosari area increases in volume\nand runs southward, particularly into the waters around Baron Beach.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe cause is heavy rain. When there is heavy rainfall in Wonosari,\nthe water inevitably flows into the underground river at Baron Beach.\nBecause it overflows, the water turns that brown colour,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Marjono added that the brown discolouration in Baron Beach\u2019s waters\nwould change in line with rainfall intensity. If there is no rain for\nseveral days, the water quickly returns to its usual blue.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf it is still raining in Wonosari, conditions will remain like\nthat. But if the rain stops, the water begins to clear within three\ndays,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Marjono stressed that tourists need not be concerned about the\nphenomenon. He said visitors could in fact enjoy witnessing the unusual\nsight, provided they continued to follow instructions from officials on\nthe ground.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt remains safe. The only thing affected is the PDAM [local water\nutility], as the water has become turbid,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/two-toned-waters-at-gunungkiduls-baron-beach-explained-1771659702",
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