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Blizzard warnings and winter weather alerts are in effect across a broad corridor from the Mid-Atlantic to New England. The system is expected to bring heavy snow, violent wind gusts, white-out conditions, and potential coastal flooding. Major cities are forecast to receive substantial snow accumulations, with travel conditions deteriorating rapidly and near-zero visibility. Storm impacts may include strong wind gusts in exposed coastal areas, disrupted flights, significant delays, and risk of power outages from wind and wet snow. • •3. • Have emergency essentials ready (food, water, power banks, medications) •

Thailand’s Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory for summer thunderstorms expected to affect large parts of upper Thailand between February 23 and 25. The weather system is expected to bring gusty winds, lightning, localized heavy rain, and possible hail, particularly in northern and northeastern provinces and in central regions, including Bangkok and surrounding areas. Localized disruptions are possible, especially during peak storm activity.

Severe thunderstorms are expected to affect large areas of the country, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and lightning. There is also a risk of localised flooding and damage to infrastructure and buildings. The severe weather is expected to continue until Sunday.

A curfew has been imposed in parts of Gaur Municipality in Rautahat after clashes between two groups escalated in Ward 6, Sabgadh. The unrest has included stone throwing and property damage, with a heavy security deployment and restrictions on movement and gatherings. Travelers should expect checkpoints, blocked streets, limited local transport, and possible temporary closures of shops and services in and around the curfew zone.

 

Advice:
– Avoid travel into Gaur city centre and Ward 6 areas covered by the curfew until restrictions are lifted.
– If you are nearby, stay indoors, keep a low profile, and do not approach crowds or security cordons.
– Plan for transport disruption, including roadblocks and detours on routes around Gaur and the nearby border corridor.
– If you have onward plans through Rautahat, reroute early and have a backup overnight stop in a different district.
– Keep essentials ready in case of delays: charged phone, power bank, cash, water, and offline maps.
– Monitor trusted local and international sources for verified updates before moving.

 

A Britain First march and counter protests are taking place in central Manchester, drawing large crowds and a heavy police presence. Expect short notice road closures, restricted access around key squares and main streets, and delays for buses, trams, taxis, and rideshares. Moving around the city centre may be difficult for several hours, especially near gathering points and along march routes.

 

Advice:
– Avoid Piccadilly Gardens and nearby city centre streets until crowds disperse and transport returns to normal.
– If you have a hotel, train booking, tour, or reservation in the centre, confirm the best access route before leaving and be ready to reroute.
– Allow extra time for travel via Manchester Piccadilly and central tram stops, diversions and stop closures may occur.
– Use live navigation and local transport updates before moving, rideshare pickup points can shift during closures.
– If crowd tension rises near you, move away calmly to a quieter main road or indoors and wait for conditions to ease.

 

Summer storms are forecast to affect upper Thailand and Bangkok early next week, bringing thunderstorms, heavy downpours in places, strong gusts, lightning, and possible hail in some areas. Short, intense storm bursts can quickly reduce visibility and create localized flash flooding, especially on city streets, underpasses, and low lying areas. Travelers should also expect intermittent disruption to road travel, outdoor plans, and local transport, plus brief power or mobile service interruptions in affected districts.

 

*Advice:*

• Avoid non essential travel during storm periods and build extra time into airport runs and intercity transfers.

• Stay away from open areas, rooftop bars, beaches, and water activities during thunderstorms due to lightning risk.

• Expect localized flooding, avoid underpasses and low roads, and do not drive through standing water.

• Watch for falling branches and unsecured objects in gusty winds, avoid parking or walking under large trees and scaffolding.

• Keep a power bank charged and carry some cash, outages can affect charging and card payments.

• Recheck local forecasts and transport updates before heading out, conditions can change quickly.

 

Heavy snowfall and strong gusts are affecting airport operations in Bucharest, causing multiple flight cancellations, long delays, and some diversions to alternate airports. Expect slow airport processing due to de icing and snow clearance, last minute gate and schedule changes, and knock on disruption for connections through Bucharest. Ground transfers to and from airports may also take longer due to difficult road conditions.

 

Advice:
– Check your flight status directly with your airline before leaving for the airport and expect last minute cancellations or delays.
– Avoid heading to the airport too early unless instructed, terminal crowding can increase during irregular operations.
– Build extra time for transfers between the city and Otopeni, roads can be slow and visibility can drop quickly.
– Pack essentials in your carry on: medications, chargers, warm layers, snacks, and water in case of long waits.
– If you have a tight connection, consider rebooking to a later departure, recovery can be uneven after weather disruption.

 

Heavy snowfall has forced significant disruption at Vienna International Airport, with flight operations suspended for periods and a large number of services cancelled or delayed as runway clearing and de icing operations continue. Passengers should expect knock on delays across European connections, crowded terminals, longer wait times for rebooking, and slower ground transport around the airport due to winter road conditions.

 

Advice:
– Check your flight status directly with your airline before leaving and expect last minute cancellations or revised departure times.
– If your flight is delayed or cancelled, rebook as early as possible, seats on alternative routes can fill quickly during weather disruption.
– Allow extra time for airport transfers, roads and rail links can run slower in heavy snow.
– Pack essentials in your carry on for long waits: medications, chargers, warm layers, snacks, and water.
– If your trip is flexible, consider postponing travel until operations stabilise and backlogs clear.

 

A malicious PDF document is being circulated in the Cayman Islands, containing a link that installs malware when clicked. Local systems have already been compromised as a result. Authorities are urging people not to click the link.