News & Reports

Heavy rainfall has disrupted operations at Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport, leading to flight delays and cancellations as reduced visibility and water accumulation affected runway conditions and ground handling; authorities warn that further disruption is possible as adverse weather continues to impact the region. Advice: •⁠ ⁠Check flight status directly with your airline before travelling to Sabiha Gökçen Airport. •⁠ ⁠⁠Allow extra time for airport transfers and expect delays or cancellations. •⁠ ⁠⁠Monitor weather conditions and follow airport announcements. •⁠ ⁠Monitor official updates from Sabiha Gökçen Airport: https://www.sabihagokcen.aero

Torrential rains in Mbeya, Tanzania, have resulted in at least 18 fatalities, primarily among children, and caused significant flooding and landslides, exacerbating a national crisis.

Emergency crews in Baku have evacuated 33 people due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall affecting Baku, Sumgayit, and the Absheron district.

Israel has issued a travel warning for Georgia and Azerbaijan due to concerns over potential Iran-backed terrorism in the region. Travelers are advised to exercise caution.

A significant earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 struck the Vanuatu Islands, causing a large felt radius and potential damage in the area.

An extremely violent storm is expected to hit Egypt, according to the head of the Climate Change Information Center at the Ministry of Agriculture. Travelers should prepare for heavy rain, strong winds, and potential disruptions.

Ethiopia has initiated a significant nationwide campaign to vaccinate over 17 million children under five against polio, aiming to enhance child health and prevent outbreaks.

A demonstration organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM NYC) is scheduled today at 15:00 in Bryant Park, a central, high-traffic area in Midtown Manhattan. The gathering is expected to attract participants expressing pro-Palestinian views. While no violence has been reported, demonstrations in this context may lead to increased police presence, localized disruptions, and potential tensions in surrounding areas. *Advice:* • Avoid Bryant Park and nearby streets during the demonstration hours • Expect increased police presence and possible road or pedestrian restrictions • If in Midtown Manhattan, allow extra time for movement in the area • Maintain a low profile and avoid engaging with protest activity • Monitor local updates in case of changes or escalation

A demonstration titled “Solidaritate România–Palestina” is scheduled to take place on March 29 at 14:00 in Piața Universității, a central and busy area of Bucharest. The gathering is expected to attract participants expressing solidarity with Palestine. While no violence has been reported, demonstrations of this nature may draw increased police presence and could lead to localized disruptions or heightened tensions in the area. Advice: • Avoid the demonstration area and nearby gatherings during the scheduled time • Expect increased police presence and possible temporary road closures • If staying in central Bucharest, allow extra time for movement • Maintain a low profile and avoid engaging with protest activity • Monitor local updates in case of changes or escalation

India’s Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for a widespread and active weather system expected to peak between March 29 and 30, bringing heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds across large parts of the country. Multiple regions are forecast to experience gusty winds, with localized risks of hailstorms, flash flooding, and landslides, particularly in hilly and northeastern areas. The unstable weather pattern is linked to interacting atmospheric systems that affect broad regions of India simultaneously. Travel disruptions are possible, including road delays, reduced visibility, and temporary transport interruptions, especially during peak storm activity.