A flood in Argentina began on 22 October 2026 and was still reported through the 28 October update. The source reports 403 people displaced and no deaths.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in Bukit Batu, Kalimantan Tengah, from 19:30 to 22:00 WIB on 28 October 2026, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding. The public is advised to remain vigilant, limit outdoor activities, and take precautions.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast to begin at 20:30 WIB on 28 October 2026 in parts of Jakarta and listed nearby areas, with conditions expected to improve by 23:30 WIB. The source advised vigilance and limiting outdoor activities, noting possible reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast from 19:50 to 21:50 WIB on 28 October 2026 in named areas of Sumatera Selatan. The alert notes possible reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding, and advises vigilance and limiting outdoor activities.
The warning is described as severe, likely, and expected, and covers East Sterea & Evvoia through 2026-10-28 21:59 UTC. The source does not report observed rainfall or impacts.
South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, John Steenhuisen, called for greater localisation, investment and job creation in the automotive aftermarket industry at an event in Midrand. The source reports that the sector traded approximately R933 billion in 2025 and supported more than 310,000 jobs.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Jambi from 19:30 to 21:30 WIB on 28 October 2026. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.
The UN human rights chief called for better protection of civilians in conflicts. The excerpt also reports youth-led protests in Serbia, Bangladesh, Nepal and Madagascar demanding stronger human rights protections worldwide.
NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Live Oak, Florida, as medium density. The source states this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.
The new WFP chief says ending conflict is the most effective way to reduce world hunger. The source reports that conflict drives two thirds of acute food insecurity affecting 266 million people worldwide.
A NOAA HMS satellite observation classified a smoke area near Live Oak, Florida, as medium density. The source states this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.
The source describes online abuse, gender-based attacks and impunity threatening women journalists in crisis zones, and reports calls for urgent protection. It provides no specific locations or further details about the threats.
NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Live Oak, Florida, as medium density. The source states this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.
The source classifies the satellite-observed smoke area near Live Oak as medium density. It describes observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.
USGS reports a magnitude-5 earthquake at Reykjanes Ridge, with coordinates 58.3556, -32.2398 and a depth of 10 km. The source reports a tsunami flag of 0 and significance of 385 but includes no impact details.
A storm warning covers the Pacific side from Adak to Kiska, with forecast winds up to 50 knots and seas up to 37 feet tonight. The warning runs until October 30 at 5:00 AM AKDT.
NWS Anchorage issued a severe, immediate storm warning for waters from Adak to Kiska on the Bering side. The forecast calls for winds up to 50 kt and seas up to 29 ft, with rain or showers.
The warning covers coastal waters from Adak to Kiska on the Pacific side and other Alaska waters, with forecast winds up to 50 kt and seas up to 37 ft. The warning is in effect until October 30 at 5:00 AM AKDT.
Illustrative image: Passenger shelter at Pyle railway station. There are no toilets or ticket office at Pyle station. Passenger facilities are limited to an open-fronted shelter on each platform. This one is on platform 2 viewed from the similar shelter on platform 1. — Jaggery/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
South Africa’s transport minister reopened 10 refurbished stations in the Eastern Cape: seven along the KuGompo corridor and three in Gqeberha. PRASA invested R115 million in upgrades over the past two financial years.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast for parts of Kep. Riau, especially Tambelan, from 18:22 to 21:40 WIB on 28 October 2026. The alert warned of reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advised the public to remain vigilant and limit outdoor activities.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Kep. Riau, especially Tambelan, from 18:22 WIB on 28 October 2026, with conditions expected to improve by 21:40 WIB. The forecast notes possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.
CSIR is seeking partners to use technology against misinformation. Its representative described AI-generated videos, audio and images as making authentic content harder to distinguish from misleading or fabricated material, particularly during elections.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in Pademangan and Tanjung Priok from 18:20 to 20:30 WIB on 28 October 2026, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding. The source advises vigilance, limiting outdoor activities, and taking precautions.
Maharashtra-SDMA reports light rain and possible thunder or lightning at isolated places across four districts of Maharashtra. The notice gives moderate severity and expected urgency but does not name the districts.
