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A major wildfire remains active in Cairngorms National Park after strong winds caused the fire to spread toward Nethy Bridge. The village was evacuated, nearby properties were cleared as a precaution, and emergency crews continue to operate with helicopters and heavy equipment. Roads, hiking trails and visitor sites around Glenmore, Loch Morlich, Abernethy Forest and Cairngorm Mountain remain closed or restricted. Smoke may also affect Aviemore, Tomintoul and parts of Aberdeenshire. Firefighting operations are expected to continue into next week. Advice: Avoid the affected areas and do not enter closed roads, forests or hiking trails. Check accommodation, road and visitor-site conditions before traveling. Remain indoors and close windows if smoke affects your area. Follow Police Scotland, fire service and local authority instructions

Heavy rain, thunderstorms, frequent lightning and strong winds continue to affect parts of eastern Greece and the Aegean Sea. Flash flooding, temporary road disruption and hazardous sea conditions remain possible, particularly in the Sporades, central and northern Evia, Magnesia, Lemnos, Thassos and Samothrace. Winds of up to 7 Beaufort may delay or modify ferry services. Conditions are expected to improve gradually from late morning and into the afternoon. Advice: Avoid flooded roads, coastal areas and exposed hiking routes during storms. Check ferry schedules and road conditions before traveling. Allow additional travel time and follow local authority instructions

India’s Meteorological Department has warned of intense monsoon rainfall across several regions. Extremely heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Gujarat on July 25 and in Odisha on July 25–26, with heavy rain continuing in additional states through at least July 29. Flash floods, landslides, waterlogged roads and transportation disruptions are possible, particularly in low-lying areas, near rivers and across mountainous regions. Rough sea conditions may also affect coastal areas along Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha and West Bengal. Advice: Avoid flooded roads, rivers and mountain routes, and check road, rail and flight conditions before traveling. Limit non-essential travel in areas under red or orange warnings and allow additional travel time. Reconfirm local boat services and avoid coastal activities where rough-sea warnings are in effect. Follow IMD, NDMA and local authority instructions

Thailand’s Meteorological Department has warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall from July 26–30 due to strengthening monsoon conditions. Flash floods, overflowing waterways, landslides and temporary road closures may occur, particularly in low-lying areas, near rivers and in mountainous regions. Strong winds and rough seas are also expected in the Andaman Sea, which may disrupt ferries, speedboats, island transfers and coastal activities. Advice: * Avoid flooded roads, rivers, waterfalls, caves and hiking routes during heavy rain. * Allow additional time for road travel and monitor local weather and traffic updates. * Reconfirm ferries, boat services, domestic flights and island transfers before departure. * Follow instructions issued by local authorities and accommodation providers.

Major wildfires remain active in both countries amid strong winds and highly unfavorable fire conditions. In France, the Cap Ferret Peninsula has been evacuated. At the same time, tens of thousands of people have also been evacuated from Biscarrosse, Parentis-en-Born, Arès, Andernos-les-Bains, and nearby holiday areas and campsites. Several access roads remain restricted, and evacuated residents and tourists may be unable to return for several days. In Spain, several fires have merged into a large blaze in the Sierra Oeste area, while a national emergency remains in effect across Madrid and Ávila. Evacuations, shelter orders, road closures, and heavy smoke continue around Villa del Prado, San Martín de Valdeiglesias, Pelayos de la Presa, Burgohondo, and neighboring communities. Conditions may change rapidly. Advice: * Avoid affected communities, forests, campsites, and coastal access routes. * Reconfirm accommodation, road conditions, and transportation before traveling. * Do not attempt to enter or return to evacuated areas until authorities authorize it. * Follow FR-Alert, ES-Alert, local police, fire services, and evacuation instructions.

Power outages have been reported across Georgia, affecting major cities including Batumi, Rustavi, Gori, Telavi, and Kutaisi. The blackout began shortly after midnight on July 23-24, with the full scale of the disruption still unclear.

Recent floods have threatened settlements in Dolakha, causing significant damage to infrastructure and homes. Riverbank erosion has endangered dozens of houses in Gaurishankar Rural Municipality.

Tropical Depression Kiyapo is moving toward Northern Luzon and is forecast to strengthen into a tropical storm as it approaches northeastern Cagayan and the Babuyan Islands on July 24. The system may pass very close to or make landfall in the Babuyan Islands before moving into the Luzon Strait on July 25. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, flash floods, landslides and increasingly rough seas are possible, with potential disruptions to ferries, local flights and road travel across northern coastal and mountainous areas. Advice: * Reconfirm flights and ferry services across Northern Luzon and nearby islands. * Consider postponing nonessential sea travel and mountain trips on July 24–25. * Avoid flooded roads, river crossings, steep slopes and coastal areas during severe conditions. * Follow PAGASA updates and instructions issued by local authorities.

Tropical Storm Bertha is moving westward along the Louisiana coast and is expected to approach the Upper Texas Coast on July 23 while gradually weakening. Gusty winds, isolated heavy rainfall, coastal flooding of up to 1–3 feet, and rough seas are possible, mainly in coastal areas from Cameron, Louisiana, toward Galveston and the Upper Texas Coast. Widespread impacts in Houston are not currently expected, but localized disruptions to roads and marine operations may occur through Thursday. Advice: * Avoid low-lying coastal roads, beaches, and marine activities during hazardous conditions. * Do not drive through flooded roads or around road barriers. * Monitor local weather warnings and reconfirm coastal transport or ferry services before departure. * Allow additional travel time in affected coastal areas.

The major La Mierla wildfire has burned more than 32,000 hectares and remains in the stabilization phase, but authorities stress that it has not yet been fully stabilized or extinguished. Residents of several evacuated communities have begun returning, while firefighting operations and local restrictions continue. High temperatures and changing winds may cause renewed fire activity and additional road or access restrictions.

Advice:

Avoid the affected parts of Sierra Norte and comply with all road closures and evacuation instructions.

Do not enter recently reopened forest areas unless authorities confirm they are safe.

Reconfirm driving routes and accommodation arrangements before traveling through northern Guadalajara.

Monitor local alerts for renewed fire activity, smoke or additional evacuations.