News & Reports

Sri Lanka continues to report an active dengue outbreak during the monsoon season. Local reporting citing the National Dengue Control Unit indicates 63,835 cases and 42 deaths as of July 7, with the highest risk in Western Province. Rainfall and standing water may keep mosquito activity high in the coming days, especially in urban, low-lying, and poorly drained areas.

A 23-hour nationwide strike by Italo NTV train crew is expected to affect high-speed rail services across Italy from 03:00 on July 9 until 02:00 on July 10. The strike may cause delays, schedule changes, and cancellations on Italo routes, including major intercity travel corridors. Disruptions may affect travelers moving between large cities, train stations, airports, and onward connections.

Local police in Finschhafen have warned residents and travelers to avoid unnecessary sea and road travel due to continuing wet weather in Morobe Province. The warning is especially relevant for small-craft travel to Finschhafen, Sialum, Wasu, and Siassi, where rain may reduce visibility and create unsafe sea and road conditions. Further rain is expected in the area over the next 48 hours, which may affect local transport, coastal travel and access to remote communities.

Typhoon Inday, internationally named Bavi, is moving west-northwest over the Philippine Sea after weakening from a super typhoon. The Enhanced southwest monsoon may bring strong gusts, heavy rain, localized flooding, landslides and very rough seas, especially in coastal, low-lying and mountainous areas. Sea travel may be disrupted, and road, ferry and flight delays are possible.

Severe flooding and storms are affecting parts of China, with major impacts reported in Guangxi and storm damage in Hubei. Flooding has caused evacuations, infrastructure damage, and difficult road conditions. Meanwhile, Super Typhoon Bavi is approaching the region and may bring additional heavy rain, strong winds, coastal disruption, and further flooding later this week.

Heavy rainfall has resulted in significant flooding across Tbilisi, affecting city streets and the airport, with reports of land collapse in the Saburtalo district.

Cuba continues to face severe power grid instability after a nationwide blackout, with electricity only partially restored in some areas and continued shortages of fuel affecting essential services. Scattered protests were reported in Havana over the lack of electricity, while Santiago de Cuba and other areas have continued to experience major power disruptions. The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Cuba, warning that fuel and power shortages may cause severe and sustained disruption to transport, medical care, communications and tourism operations. International card payments and ATM access may also be limited, increasing reliance on cash. Advice: * Confirm flight, hotel, transport and fuel availability before departure. * Carry sufficient cash, water, medication and backup power for phones. * Avoid protests, large gatherings and areas with increased security presence. * Monitor local media, airline updates and official travel advisories.

Argentina’s National Meteorological Service has issued a red alert for heavy and persistent rainfall in parts of Northern Patagonia, mainly in the Andean areas of Río Negro and Neuquén. Rainfall may reach 60–100 mm, with local peaks of up to 150 mm, while higher elevations may experience snow or mixed rain and snow. The conditions may affect road travel, mountain routes, lake areas and outdoor activity, with possible flooding, reduced visibility, low road adhesion, overnight ice risk and temporary road closures. Advice: * Avoid unnecessary travel on mountain routes during heavy rain or snow. * Check road conditions and closures before departure. * Avoid trekking, river areas and remote routes until conditions improve. * Follow SMN, Vialidad Nacional and local authority updates.

Thailand’s Meteorological Department warns that monsoon conditions are expected to intensify during July 10–14, bringing more rain across the country and a risk of heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of the Northeast, East and Southern West Coast. Heavy rain may cause flash floods, overflows and landslides, especially near waterways, foothills and low-lying areas. Rough seas are also expected, with waves of 2–4 meters in the upper Andaman Sea and above 4 meters during thunderstorms. Small boats in the Andaman Sea and upper Gulf should remain ashore during this period. Advice: * Avoid trekking, waterfalls, river areas and low-lying locations during heavy rain. * Check road, ferry and flight status before departure. * Avoid boat trips and marine activity during thunderstorms, especially in the Andaman Sea and upper Gulf. * Allow extra travel time and monitor TMD and local authority updates: https://www.tmd.go.th/en/forecast/sevenday

Wildfires are affecting parts of France, Spain and Portugal amid extreme heat and dry conditions, with emergency services working to contain several active fires. In southern France, thousands of people have been evacuated due to a major wildfire near the Spanish border, while additional fires have been reported in Spain and Portugal. High temperatures are expected to continue in the coming days, with parts of southern Spain and Portugal forecast to reach around 43°C. The situation may affect outdoor travel, road access, rural areas, campsites, nature reserves and tourist routes. Advice: * Avoid wildfire-affected areas, forests, campsites and remote rural routes. * Follow evacuation orders and local authority instructions. * Check road closures and local fire-risk warnings before traveling. * Avoid outdoor activity during peak heat hours and carry enough water.