News & Reports

Mumbai and its surrounding areas are expected to experience severe weather over the weekend, including heavy rainfall, strong winds, thunderstorms, and lightning. The severe weather is expected to continue until Monday, September 29. Advice: - During heavy rains and thunderstorms, stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. - Heavy rain may lead to road flooding. Avoid walking or driving on slippery or flooded roads. - Due to the rains, traffic patterns in the city may change, and traffic jams may occur. Plan your travel times in advance and allow extra time for your journeys.

Pro-Palestinian groups have announced a demonstration in Times Square on September 26, 2025, coinciding with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the UN General Assembly. The protest is expected to include a march from Times Square to UN headquarters, potentially causing traffic disruptions and heightened security in Midtown Manhattan.   Advice: •⁠ ⁠Avoid Times Square and UN headquarters areas during the protest. •⁠ ⁠Expect traffic delays and increased police presence in Midtown Manhattan. •⁠ ⁠Monitor updates from the New York Police Department (NYPD) and local media for real-time advisories.  

A 24-hour strike by airline and airport staff is causing widespread cancellations and delays across Italy’s major airports. Limited “guaranteed” flights are operating during set hours, but most services face disruption throughout the day.   Advice: - Confirm your flight status before traveling to the airport. - Expect cancellations, delays, and schedule changes. - Allow extra time for rebooking and airport procedures. - Avoid planning tight connections via Italian airports today. - Contact your airline for alternative arrangements if affected.  

Tropical Storm Bualoi (locally “Opong”) made landfall in Eastern Samar with winds around 110 kph, triggering floods, landslides, and power outages. At least 4 people have died (in Masbate province) and more than 433,000 people have been evacuated from vulnerable areas. Transportation and communications have been heavily disrupted across central provinces.   Advice: - Avoid travel to storm-impacted regions until conditions stabilize. - Monitor weather updates from PAGASA and local authorities https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/ - Expect damage to roads, bridges, and local transport services. - If in transit, allow buffer time or reschedule trips. - Stay in secure shelters if in affected zones.  

Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in Solapur and neighboring districts, forcing mass evacuations and rescue operations. NDRF and local teams have rescued hundreds of stranded residents, while highways linking Solapur to Vijaypur and Pune were blocked, and train services were disrupted by waterlogged tracks. More rainfall may worsen the situation.   Advice: - Avoid road and rail travel through Solapur and Dharashiv until conditions stabilize. - Monitor local transport advisories for route closures and diversions. - Expect delays and cancellations if traveling within Maharashtra. - Keep flexible plans and allow extra time if onward travel passes through affected areas. - Follow weather alerts and safety instructions from local authorities.

Severe storms and heavy rain across the U.S. have led to widespread travel chaos, forcing 252 flight cancellations and numerous delays. Airlines including United, Republic, Cape Air, Cathay Pacific, and Air Canada were affected as ground operations halted in unsafe weather conditions. Boston Logan, New York, Philadelphia, Miami, and Phoenix saw the most cancellations, with ripple effects also disrupting flights in Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, and Seattle. Advice: - Check your flight status before heading to the airport. - Allow extra time for check-in, security, and possible rebooking. - Be ready for diversions or rerouting via unaffected hubs. - Keep essential items in your carry-on in case of long delays. - Monitor airline apps and airport alerts closely for real-time changes.  

A Qantas Boeing 737 from Sydney to Auckland (Flight QF141) declared a mayday after fire warnings in the cargo hold. The aircraft landed safely at 11:47 a.m. with 156 passengers evacuated without injury. Emergency services responded with 16 fire trucks, though inspections later found no fire. While the incident was contained, minor delays occurred to departures and arrivals as safety checks and ground operations were temporarily disrupted.   Advice: - Check the status of flights to and from Auckland today, as some services may be delayed. - Allow extra time at the airport due to potential knock-on effects. - Monitor updates from your airline, especially Qantas and codeshare partners. - Be prepared for possible gate changes and short-notice schedule adjustments. - If connecting via Auckland, ensure flexible onward travel arrangements.  

Greece is bracing for the first major autumn storm after a prolonged dry spell. Strong northerly winds up to 7–8 Beaufort, a temperature drop of 5–8 °C, and heavy rainfall with thunderstorms are forecast from Saturday afternoon through Sunday, especially in Messinia, Ilia, Achaia, western Sterea, Zakynthos, and Kefalonia. Some areas may experience storms lasting over 24 hours, raising flood risks. Athens is expected to see only minor cloud increases and less direct impact.   Advice: - Avoid unnecessary travel in western regions during peak storm activity. - Monitor official updates from Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY) https://emy.gr/en?area=forecast - Stay alert for possible flooding near rivers and low-lying areas. - Secure outdoor objects and be cautious of falling debris in strong winds. - If traveling by sea, check ferry schedules as services may be disrupted by rough conditions.  

A measles outbreak in East Java has infected more than 2,600 children and caused at least 20 deaths. Tens of thousands of vaccine doses are being distributed, but uptake is slowed by concerns that some vaccines contain pig-derived gelatin, viewed as haram by many Muslims. Religious leaders permit their use in emergencies, yet hesitancy persists, raising fears the outbreak could worsen.   Advice: - Ensure you are fully vaccinated against measles before visiting Indonesia. - Avoid nonessential travel to outbreak hotspots in East Java. - Monitor health advisories from Indonesia’s Ministry of Health and the WHO. - Be prepared for limited medical facilities in rural areas. - Carry essential medicines and supplies in case of disruptions.  

Protests erupted across Antananarivo as residents, mainly young demonstrators, took to the streets demanding relief from chronic water shortages and frequent power outages lasting over 12 hours daily. Authorities responded with tear gas, rubber bullets, and arrests, while looting and arson struck a shopping mall and the homes of several lawmakers. In response, a dusk-to-dawn curfew from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. was imposed until public order is restored. Neighboring districts also saw unrest as frustrations grew over basic infrastructure failures.   Advice: - Avoid travelling through Antananarivo or affected districts after dusk; the curfew is strictly enforced. - Reconsider nonessential travel to the city until stability returns. - Stay updated via local news outlets and embassy notices for curfew changes or extensions. - Be cautious around protest zones; large gatherings can escalate rapidly. - Keep travel documents, hotel information, and emergency contacts accessible at all times.