News & Reports

Adverse weather conditions are causing flight delays at Paris’ main airports, Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY). Both arrivals and departures are affected, with possible knock-on disruptions for connecting flights in Europe and beyond.   Advice: - Confirm your flight status with your airline before traveling to the airport. - Allow extra time at the airport in case of delays or rebooking. - Monitor live updates from Paris Aéroport: www.parisaeroport.fr.  

Adverse weather conditions are causing ongoing flight delays at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI). Passengers may experience disruptions to both arrivals and departures as authorities manage weather-related impacts on airport operations.   Advice: - Check with your airline for the latest flight status before traveling to the airport. - Allow extra time at the airport in case of delays or schedule changes. - Monitor updates from AENA (Spanish Airports Authority): www.aena.es.  

From 6 a.m. August 29 to 6 a.m. August 30, Thailand faces volatile weather as a monsoon trough drapes across the North and a moderate southwesterly monsoon affects the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of flash floods and forest runoff in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, and surrounding provinces. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across 47 provinces, with sea waves of 2+ meters possible in storm zones along the Gulf and Andaman coasts. Bangkok and central Thailand are also forecast to experience thunderstorms.   Advice: - Avoid travel in flood-prone and mountainous areas, especially in the northern and northeastern provinces. - Mariners and small boats should remain ashore in the Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand until conditions improve. - Monitor official updates from the Thai Meteorological Department: www.tmd.go.th  

Vanuatu’s Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis) with 89 cases reported between July 6 and August 26 and three infant deaths. Lab testing has validated the outbreak, and most cases involve unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated children under five. A flu clinic and isolation ward are operating at Vanuatu National Hospital, and authorities urge urgent catch-up vaccination. Travelers returning from Tanna are advised to monitor their health.   Advice: - Ensure children under five are up to date with pertussis vaccinations and seek immediate catch-up shots if doses were missed - Seek medical care promptly for persistent cough, fever, breathing difficulty, whooping sounds, or vomiting after coughing; keep sick individuals away from infants and pregnant people - If you have recently been in Tanna, monitor for symptoms for 21 days, practice good hand and respiratory hygiene, and avoid visiting newborns or vulnerable individuals if unwell  

A cholera outbreak in Bukkuyum district has killed at least eight people and infected over 200 across 11 communities, according to local reports. Health workers and residents warn of limited medical resources and poor access to clean water, raising concerns of further spread if conditions persist.   Advice: - Avoid consumption of untreated water and street food in affected areas. - Practice strict hygiene measures, including frequent handwashing with clean water and soap. - Travelers and NGO staff should monitor updates from Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on: https://twitter.com/NCDCgov.  

Activists have organized pro-Palestinian protests in several major US cities this weekend. While the size and composition of these gatherings may vary, their high-profile locations are likely to draw significant crowds and could increase the risk of unrest. August 30: - 11AM-6PM at 25 W. 31st Street, Manhattan, NY August 31: - 4-6PM at Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles, CA - 3PM at Sellwood Riverfront Park, Portland, OR - 11:30AM-2:30PM at Seattle Ferry Terminal, Seattle, WA - 12PM Rally & March at the Broadview ICE Facility, Broadview, IL - 7-9PM Poets for Palestine at Holy Ground, Los Angeles, CA   Advice: - Avoid protest areas and refrain from traveling through or lingering near planned demonstration sites during scheduled times. - Expect disruption, such as traffic delays, rerouted public transit, and crowd congestion in affected neighborhoods. plan extra travel time or alternative routes. - Refrain from engaging in geopolitical discussions with protesters or bystanders, and if tensions escalate, leave the area immediately to ensure personal safety.  

Activists have planned a pro-Palestinian march in Copenhagen, starting at 14:00 local time (12:00 GMT) on August 30, from Den Røde Plads, proceeding toward Nordvestparken, where a rally will be held.   Advice: - Avoid the march route on August 30, including Den Røde Plads and Nordvestparken, from mid-afternoon; expect heightened foot traffic and possible disruptions. - Use alternative transport routes, as public transit stations near assembly and rally sites may experience closures or delays. - If present, refrain from engaging in political discussions; leave immediately if tensions escalate.  

A yellow weather warning for rain is in effect in parts of Wales until August 29, with heavy showers expected, particularly around the Bristol Channel. The unsettled pattern, linked to the remnants of Hurricane Erin, is likely to continue across the U.K. through Thursday and Friday. Authorities warn of possible flooding, power disruptions, and transport delays.   Advice: * Prepare for localized flooding and possible road closures. * Keep your emergency kit and power supplies (torches, batteries, phone power pack) accessible. * Monitor traffic updates; conditions can change rapidly and may cause travel delays. * If driving, exercise caution, especially in waterlogged areas or where debris may be present. * For weather warnings and updates, check the Met Office website.

A landslide late on August 27 in Rapee Woreda (Charaqa and Haro kebeles) killed nine people (six men and three women). This is the third fatal landslide in recent weeks across Ethiopia’s southern and central highlands, underscoring the risks posed by heavy seasonal rains. Previous incidents in South Ari (five dead) and Kembata Zone (two dead) highlight a recurring hazard pattern.   Advice: * Avoid travel to landslide-prone rural and highland areas during and after heavy rainfall. * Expect possible road closures, transportation delays, and infrastructure disruptions in affected areas. * Monitor local media and weather warnings for updates, and follow official guidance. * If travel is unavoidable, verify passable routes; avoid attempting crossings through debris-laden areas.    

The Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH) reports that eruption activity at Fuego Volcano continues, with up to nine Strombolian explosions per hour recorded between August 25–26. Explosions have been accompanied by rumbling sounds, jet engine like noises, shockwaves, and minor ashfall affecting communities on the southwest flank. Current official alert levels were not available at the time of reporting.   Advice: - Avoid travel near Fuego and surrounding areas due to risk of falling ash and shockwave impacts. - Residents in affected communities should use masks or cloths to cover mouth and nose during ashfall. - Monitor official updates from INSIVUMEH: https://volcano.si.edu/ for changes in volcanic activity.