News & Reports

Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology issued an orange-level heatwave alert for June 8-10, with temperatures expected to rise significantly in several regions. Heat-related illness risk may increase, especially in the afternoon.

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Panay, Philippines, causing significant shaking felt across the region. The event occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Recent landslides and flooding have caused significant damage in Rwanda, affecting infrastructure and displacing residents. The estimated cost of the damage exceeds 600 million Rwandan Francs.

Uganda is experiencing a nationwide blackout following a grid failure that has disrupted power supply across the country.

Spanish weather authorities have warned of unusually high temperatures across parts of central and southern Spain, with temperatures expected to reach 38–42°C in some areas. The heatwave is expected to affect outdoor activities, sightseeing, and travel conditions, particularly during afternoon hours.

 

Advice:
– Avoid prolonged outdoor activity during peak heat hours.
– Stay hydrated and carry sufficient drinking water.
– Monitor vulnerable travelers for signs of heat exhaustion.
– Plan outdoor activities during morning or evening hours.
– Follow AEMET and local authority weather updates.

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Wind Warning for parts of southern UK from 09:00 to 19:00. Strong winds and coastal gusts may cause localized travel disruption, delays, hazardous driving conditions, and possible impacts to ferry or coastal services.

 

Advice:
– Allow extra travel time in affected areas.
– Exercise caution on exposed roads and coastal routes.
– Reconfirm ferry, rail, and flight schedules before travel.
– Avoid exposed coastal areas during strong gusts.
– Monitor Met Office and local transport updates.

Egyptian weather authorities warn that extreme heat, high humidity, and strong dust-laden winds are expected across Egypt through Saturday. Winds may reach 50–60 km/h, reducing visibility and causing travel disruption, especially on highways, exposed roads, and near desert areas. Conditions may also affect outdoor activities and travelers with respiratory conditions.

Advice:
– Avoid prolonged outdoor activity during peak heat hours.
– Use caution on highways due to reduced visibility from dust.
– Keep water, sunglasses, masks, and charged phones accessible.
– Reconfirm road and airport travel if visibility worsens.
– Monitor Egyptian Meteorological Authority updates.

Ugandan authorities continue to expand Ebola response measures as additional cases linked to the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak are identified. Health officials confirmed there are currently no plans to impose a national lockdown; however, surveillance, contact tracing, health screening, and monitoring operations remain elevated, particularly in western Uganda and along border areas with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Authorities and international health agencies have also expressed concern regarding unofficial border crossings between Uganda and Kenya, which may complicate containment efforts. The outbreak is expected to remain active in the coming weeks as response operations continue.

Clashes between FARDC forces and AFC/M23 fighters have displaced residents from six villages in Walikale Territory, North Kivu Province, with local reporting indicating that affected communities fled the Kibati area due to ongoing insecurity. The situation remains tense, and additional movement restrictions, road disruptions, and security operations are possible in the coming days. Recent clashes have also disrupted traffic on routes, increasing risks for travelers moving through the area.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, and gusty winds across several tourist regions through June 5-6. Localized flooding, reduced visibility, and delays on roads, rail, or flights are possible in affected areas.