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Severe weather across parts of Asia is disrupting air travel, with multiple airlines reporting widespread operational impacts. The report cites 26 flights grounded and 774 flights significantly delayed, affecting carriers including Batik Air, Chengdu Airlines, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, with disruptions spanning major hubs and regional airports. Travelers should expect rolling schedule changes, longer airport queues, missed connections, and limited rebooking availability as airlines manage backlogs and weather conditions shift across routes.

Recommended Actions:
1. Check flight status frequently in your airline app, enable alerts, confirm gate and boarding changes.
2. Rebook early if impacted, consider alternate airports, routes, or travel dates where possible.
3. Arrive earlier than usual, keep essentials in your carry on, and save receipts for potential claims.

Major avalanche conditions are affecting parts of the French Alps, with authorities and safety outlets urging extreme caution. Unstable snowpack, wind loaded slopes, and recent snowfall are increasing the likelihood of natural and human triggered avalanches, particularly on steep terrain and in lee aspects. Even if resort pistes are operating, off piste routes, backcountry areas, and some lift accessed itineraries may be highly dangerous, and conditions can change quickly with shifting winds and temperatures.

Recommended Actions:
1. Avoid off piste and backcountry travel unless you are with a qualified guide and conditions are confirmed safe
2. Follow resort closures, signage, and patrol instructions, do not cross closed area markers
3. Check the latest avalanche bulletin before heading out, carry proper gear if traveling in avalanche terrain, beacon, shovel, probe

A security alert has led to the suspension of flights at Cologne/Bonn Airport, affecting numerous travelers and operations. The situation is under investigation by authorities.

Local reports indicate that a group of armed individuals reportedly demolished homes in Alimosho, leading to the displacement of families, including children separated from their parents during the incident. While details remain limited and official confirmation is pending, the situation highlights ongoing security concerns in certain urban districts around Lagos.

Ongoing armed violence and clashes in Taraba state, Nigeria, have led to the widespread displacement of civilians.
Thousands have fled their homes due to attacks by suspected armed groups, with several casualties reported.

A fire at a warehouse in Tangerang, Indonesia has led to the contamination of the Cisadane River. Authorities are investigating whether the wastewater treatment facility was functioning properly when the incident occurred.

Storm Nils is impacting western Europe with heavy rain and strong winds, causing flooding, fallen trees, and widespread power outages. Disruptions are affecting road travel and local transport, and knock on delays are possible for rail and flights as conditions change and crews work to clear debris and restore services. Travelers should expect sudden route closures, slower emergency response in hard hit areas, and interruptions that may continue even after the worst weather passes.

Recommended Actions:
1. Avoid non essential travel in affected and flood prone areas, especially during peak storm conditions.
2. Check airline, rail, and road operator updates before departure, expect last minute cancellations or reroutes.
3. Keep devices charged, carry essentials, and plan for outages, limited services, and longer travel times.

Protests in Buenos Aires turned violent as lawmakers debated a labour overhaul, with large crowds gathering near Congress and clashes reported with police. Travelers should expect sudden road closures, heavy security presence, disrupted public transport, and rapidly shifting crowd movement near central routes and key government buildings.

Recommended Actions:
1. Avoid protest and police operation areas, especially near Congress and main squares.
2. Monitor local transport alerts and trusted news for closures and reroutes.
3. Allow extra time to move across the city center, keep plans flexible.

Goma International Airport in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been closed after a plane carrying Vivian van de Perre, the interim head of MONUSCO, crash-landed at the airport. Travelers should avoid the airport and surrounding area until further notice.

In Cabo Delgado, at least 106 schools will not open for the 2026 academic year due to security concerns stemming from ongoing terrorist attacks in the region.