Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast to begin at 20:15 WIB on 29 October 2026 in parts of Lampung, including Buay Bahuga, Bumi Agung, Ngambur, and Padang Cermin. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, with conditions expected to improve by 21:30 WIB.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain were forecast from 20:20 WIB on 29 October 2026 in parts of Jawa Timur, especially Gucialit, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding. The public was advised to take precautions, with conditions expected to improve by 23:20 WIB.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in parts of Jawa Timur, especially Gucialit, from 20:20 WIB on 29 October 2026. The source says visibility may be reduced, with strong winds and localized flooding possible, and conditions may improve by 23:20 WIB.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Kalimantan Tengah, especially Mentobi Raya, from 19:55 to 22:30 WIB on 29 October 2026. The forecast notes possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises the public to remain vigilant and limit outdoor activities.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in parts of Kalimantan Tengah from 19:55 to 22:30 WIB on 29 October 2026, with possible visibility reduction, strong winds, and localized flooding. The public is advised to stay vigilant, limit outdoor activity, and take precautions.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in parts of Jambi from 20:15 to 22:15 WIB on 29 October 2026. The source lists possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding across named areas.
INMET issued a storm alert rated “Perigo Potencial” for November 1, 2026, covering named areas across Goiás, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná, and Santa Catarina.
An official INMET intense-rain alert was active in Brazil on 31 October 2026, with severity listed as potential danger. It covers areas across the Centro-Oeste, Sudeste, Norte and Nordeste regions; additional details were not included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.
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Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Kep. Bangka Belitung from 19:50 to 21:50 WIB on 29 October 2026. Possible conditions include reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain were forecast for parts of Jawa Tengah from 19:50 to 21:50 WIB on 29 October 2026, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding. The public was advised to stay vigilant, limit outdoor activities, and take precautions.
A thunderstorm is forecast in parts of Kep. Bangka Belitung, including Air Gegas and Lubuk Besar, from 19:50 to 21:50 WIB on 29 October 2026. The notice warns of reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding.
A fog advisory covers Guelph, Erin and Southern Wellington County, with dense fog and near-zero visibility expected this morning. The source warns that travel may be hazardous and visibility may drop suddenly.
Dense fog has formed over parts of the Mackenzie Valley and is expected to dissipate late this morning. The advisory says travel may be hazardous in some locations and widespread poor visibility is possible.
Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in parts of Jawa Barat from 29 October 2026 at 19:46 WIB, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding. The source advises vigilance and limiting outdoor activities; conditions are expected to improve by 22:36 WIB.
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At a milestone celebration in eThekwini, President Cyril Ramaphosa discussed integrated settlements that bring housing together with employment, public services and transport. The excerpt also describes the government’s approach to reversing apartheid-era spatial planning.
The source reports that 460 permanent homes are expected to be completed in Cornubia by mid-2027 for families displaced by the 2022 floods. It also says homes were handed over to some affected families.
Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Sumatera Barat from 19:30 WIB on 29 October 2026, with gradual improvement expected by 21:30 WIB. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises people to remain vigilant and limit outdoor activities.
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating ABP Food Group Unlimited’s completed acquisition of an indirect minority shareholding in Extra Detail Limited. The source does not provide further investigation details or an outcome.
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has submitted a Cabinet memorandum seeking concurrence to appoint Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as National Head of South Africa’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation.
NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area as medium density, observed by GOES-West from 12:00 to 15:00 UTC on 29 October 2026. The source says this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.
NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area as medium density during observations from 12:00 to 15:00 UTC on October 29, 2026. The source states this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.
NOAA classified a satellite-observed smoke area as medium density, with a representative centroid at 15.105383559863501, -94.26261066883335. GOES-West observations covered 2026-10-29 12:00–15:00 UTC; this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.
NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area near Clark, Indiana, as medium density, based on GOES-West observations from 12:00 to 15:00 UTC on October 29, 2026. The source states this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.
NOAA HMS classified the satellite-observed smoke area as medium density, with observations recorded from 12:00 to 15:00 UTC on October 29, 2026. The source states that this is not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.
The source reports a medium-density satellite-observed smoke area near Clark, Indiana, observed from 12:00 to 15:00 UTC on October 29, 2026. It states this is a smoke extent observation, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.
NOAA HMS classified a satellite-observed smoke area as medium density, observed by GOES-WEST between 12:00 and 15:00 UTC on October 29, 2026. The source states this is an observed smoke extent, not a ground-level air-quality measurement or health alert.