Daily global briefing — September 27, 2026

Selected developments

What matters today

1. 01

   severe-weather-and-natural-disasters · 9/26/2026, 8:31:35 AM UTC

   KHAWCHIN: Tun atanga darkar 24 chhung hian Lunglei, Siaha, Champhai, Serchhip, Lawngtlai, Saitual, Hnahthail leh Khawzawl District hmun hrang hrangah, Ruah sur, Tek tla awm thei a ni. Issued by DMR Mizoram Source: Indian Meteorological Department.

   Mizoram-SDMA issued an extreme, immediate alert covering eight districts of Mizoram and asked recipients to follow SDMA guidelines. The source fields name DMR Mizoram and the Indian Meteorological Department as issuers.

   Why it matters: People in the named districts are instructed to follow SDMA guidelines because the alert is labeled Extreme and Immediate.

   Importance

   3/10

   Urgency

   9/10

2. 02

   energy-and-resources · 9/26/2026, 11:06:00 AM UTC

   De la Espriella announces the reopening of oil exploration in Colombia, including fracking

   Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced his government will "fully" reopen hydrocarbon exploration and sign new contracts, including hydraulic fracturing. The announcement was made during the swearing-in of Joaquín Gutiérrez as president of Ecopetrol.

   Why it matters: The statement indicates a national policy change on oil exploration and hydraulic fracturing in Colombia.

   Importance

   4/10

   Urgency

   3/10

3. 03

   severe-weather-and-natural-disasters · 9/26/2026, 4:23:00 PM UTC

   Light to moderate Thunderstorm lightning accompanied with light to moderate rain. very likely to affect over some parts of East Burdwan district during next 2-3 hours from 16:23, 26-09-2026.

   West-Bengal-SDMA warns of light to moderate thunderstorms with lightning and light to moderate rain expected over parts of East Burdwan district starting 16:23 on 26-09-2026 and lasting about 2–3 hours. The issuer instructs people to follow SDMA guidelines.

   Why it matters: Local authorities (West-Bengal-SDMA) issued guidance for the affected area, so residents should follow the guidance.

   Importance

   2/10

   Urgency

   8/10

4. 04

   severe-weather-and-natural-disasters · 9/26/2026, 2:06:00 PM UTC

   Light to moderate Thunderstorm lightning accompanied with light to moderate rain. very likely to affect over some parts of Birbhum district during next 2-3 hours from 14:06, 26-09-2026.

   IMD-Kolkata warns that light to moderate thunderstorms with lightning and light to moderate rain are very likely to affect parts of Birbhum district for about 2–3 hours starting from 14:06 on 26-09-2026. The bulletin notes severity as moderate and urges following SDMA guidelines.

   Why it matters: Local people and authorities in Birbhum should follow SDMA guidance due to the expected thunderstorm and lightning.

   Importance

   2/10

   Urgency

   8/10

5. 05

   severe-weather-and-natural-disasters · 9/26/2026, 11:00:00 AM UTC

   Light to moderate Thunderstorm lightning accompanied with light to moderate rain and gusty wind with speed 30-40 kmph. very likely to affect over some parts of Bankura, Purulia districts during next 2-3 hours from 11:00, 26-09-2026.

   A forecasted light to moderate thunderstorm with lightning, light to moderate rain, and gusty winds (30–40 km/h) is very likely to affect parts of Bankura and Purulia districts starting from 11:00 on 26-09-2026 for the next 2–3 hours. The issuer is West-Bengal-SDMA and the excerpt labels severity as Moderate and urgency as Expected.

   Why it matters: The West-Bengal-SDMA advisory indicates people in the named districts should follow SDMA guidelines for the affected areas.

   Importance

   2/10

   Urgency

   8/10

6. 06

   severe-weather-and-natural-disasters · 9/26/2026, 10:48:32 AM UTC

   Moderate Thunderstorms with surface wind is very likely to occur at a few places over S.A.S Nagar in next 3 hours.If any emergency call 112. Punjab SDMA

   Punjab SDMA issued a forecast expecting moderate thunderstorms with surface wind at a few places in S.A.S Nagar district within the next three hours and advised following SDMA guidelines and calling 112 for emergencies.

   Why it matters: People in S.A.S Nagar should follow SDMA guidance and be prepared to contact emergency services if needed.

   Importance

   2/10

   Urgency

   8/10

7. 07

   severe-weather-and-natural-disasters · 9/26/2026, 10:43:39 AM UTC

   Moderate Thunderstorms with surface wind is very likely to occur at a few places over Chandigarh, S.A.S Nagar in next 3 hours.

   An IMD-Chandigarh alert forecasts moderate thunderstorms with surface wind at a few places over Chandigarh and S.A.S. Nagar within the next three hours and advises following SDMA guidance. The source labels the situation severe and marks urgency as expected.

   Why it matters: Short-term severe-weather may pose hazards to people and property in the named urban areas and local authorities have issued guidance.

   Importance

   2/10

   Urgency

   8/10

8. 08

   severe-weather-and-natural-disasters · 9/26/2026, 9:45:17 AM UTC

   Moderate Thunderstorms with surface wind and rain is very likely to occur at a few places over Panchkula in next 3 hours.

   IMD-Chandigarh warned that moderate thunderstorms with surface wind and rain are likely at a few places in Panchkula within roughly three hours. The alert labels the situation Severe and advises following SDMA guidelines.

   Why it matters: The source classifies the event as Severe and instructs recipients to follow SDMA guidelines.

   Importance

   2/10

   Urgency

   7/10