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  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Riau

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast for parts of Riau from 18:00 WIB on 29 October 2026, with conditions expected to improve by 21:00 WIB. The source advises vigilance and limiting outdoor activities, citing possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Sumatera Barat

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast from 18:00 to 20:00 WIB on 29 October 2026 in listed areas of Sumatera Barat. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding, and advises people to stay vigilant and limit outdoor activities.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • N'elu Koranaberg na Free steeti South africa
    Illustrative image: N'elu Koranaberg na Free steeti South africa — Edward Middleton/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
    Motorists urged to renew 2.2 million vehicle licence discs before festive season

    The Road Traffic Management Corporation urged motorists to renew vehicle licence discs before the festive season. It reported that 2,248,795 discs are due to expire in November and December.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 3/10

    Published
  • accidentsAndIncidents on HWY 401 (Eastbound)

    A collision was reported on eastbound Highway 401 near Markham Road in Toronto, with all lanes closed. The reported severity is unknown.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Sumatera Utara

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast from 18:10 to 21:10 WIB on 29 October 2026 across listed areas of Sumatera Utara. Reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding are possible.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 8/10

    Published
  • Strong windsWind - Tuktoyaktuk - East Channel Region

    A warning reports winds gusting up to 90 km/h and a brief, intense snowfall this afternoon in the Tuktoyaktuk–East Channel Region, with very poor visibility possible. Some property damage is possible; the alert advises securing loose objects and adapting driving.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 6/10

    Published
  • Emerging technologies for offender rehabilitation

    A science advice note considers emerging technologies in community-based custody and public perceptions of punitive justice and offender rehabilitation.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 1/10

    Published
  • Contributory benefit models and public attitudes

    A science advice note considers the relative success of different contributory benefit models and UK public attitudes toward them.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 1/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Jawa Tengah

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast from 17:40 to 20:40 WIB on 29 October 2026 in parts of Jawa Tengah, with reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding possible. The source advises vigilance and limiting outdoor activities during this period.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm Tonight in Maluku Utara

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast from 19:50 to 21:50 WIT on 29 October 2026 in parts of Maluku Utara, especially Jailolo and Wasile Selatan. The forecast warns of reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Jambi

    Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in parts of Jambi from 17:35 to 19:35 WIB on 29 October 2026. Reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding are possible, and the public was advised to take precautions.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Power outage in LOS ANGELES County — SCE

    The source reports an active, planned outage affecting 1,230 customers in Los Angeles County, California. It identifies equipment upgrades as the cause and provides an estimated restoration time.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 2/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm Tonight in Papua Tengah

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Papua Tengah from 29 October 2026 at 19:30 WIT, with conditions expected to improve by 21:30 WIT. The forecast also warns of reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 8/10

    Published
  • Utility works road disruption — [A205] UPPER RICHMOND ROAD WEST (SW14 ) (Richmond upon Thames)

    Utility works are scheduled from October 29 to November 15, 2026, with temporary traffic signals and a bus-stop closure. The report notes slow traffic and queues on Upper Richmond Road West.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 3/10

    Published
  • Energy licence modification appeals 2026

    The Competition and Markets Authority is considering appeals by five energy companies against modifications to gas distribution licences made on 3 February 2026, following Ofgem’s RIIO-3 price-control decisions.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 1/10

    Published
  • Updating the school food standards: feasibility pilot findings

    Report of research that tested and contributed to the development of new school food standards in England.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 1/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Kalimantan Utara

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Kalimantan Utara, especially Malinau Barat and Malinau Selatan, from 18:00 to 21:00 WITA on 29 October 2026. The source warns of reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises the public to take precautions.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 8/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Kalimantan Utara

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast from 18:00 to 21:00 WITA on 29 October 2026 in parts of North Kalimantan, especially Malinau Barat and Malinau Selatan. The source warns of reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Kalimantan Utara

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in Malinau Barat and Malinau Selatan from 18:00 to 21:00 WITA on 29 October 2026. The forecast notes possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Kalimantan Selatan

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Kalimantan Selatan from 18:00 to 20:00 WITA on 29 October 2026, with reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding possible. The notice advises the public to remain vigilant, limit outdoor activities, and take precautions.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 8/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Jakarta

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast for parts of Jakarta and listed surrounding areas from 17:00 to 19:30 WIB on 29 October 2026. The source notes possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 8/10

    Published
  • FloodsGreen flood alert in Romania

    The source reports a flood in Romania from 27 to 29 October 2026, with zero deaths and zero people displaced. It lists coordinates 44.2678592, 28.2921974 and a Green alert level.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 2/10

    Published
  • DFFE extends call to nominate members of Interim Industry Advisory Committee

    South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment extended the nomination period for members of the Interim Industry Advisory Committee. The committee is to advise on governance and operational matters related to waste-tyre management.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 2/10

    Published
  • FloodsGreen flood alert in Peru

    A flood was reported in Peru from 26 to 28 October 2026. The report lists no deaths or displaced people.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 1/10

    Published
  • Police officers watching the traffic for the 2011 Good Friday procession in Riga, Latvia.
    Illustrative image: Police officers watching the traffic for the 2011 Good Friday procession in Riga, Latvia. — Calle Eklund/ V-wolf/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
    Police Ministry intensifies its engagements with key stakeholders

    South Africa’s Police Ministry held stakeholder engagements to strengthen coordinated policing readiness ahead of Local Government Elections scheduled for 4 November 2026. The source describes coordination involving law enforcement and provincial community-safety officials.

    Importance 4/10 · Urgency 3/10

    Published
  • Dora Nginza Hospital in Zwide, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
    Illustrative image: Dora Nginza Hospital in Zwide, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. — Bemidji State University/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
    Eastern Cape opens R416m oncology centre in Mthatha

    A R416 million oncology facility at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha is being officially opened, offering chemotherapy, radiotherapy, brachytherapy and inpatient care. It has two LINAC machines and 68 beds, including paediatric and neonatal beds.

    Importance 3/10 · Urgency 2/10

    Published
  • Fog (advisory) - Newmarket - Georgina - Northern York Region

    A fog advisory warns of dense fog and near-zero visibility in the affected area this morning. Travel may be hazardous, with visibility potentially reducing suddenly.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 6/10

    Published
  • Fog (advisory) - Caledon

    An advisory reports dense fog and near-zero visibility expected in Caledon this morning, with travel likely hazardous in some locations. The alert expires at 16:00 UTC on October 29, 2026.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Fog (advisory) - Halton Hills - Milton

    A yellow fog advisory for Halton Hills–Milton reports expected dense fog and near-zero visibility this morning, with hazardous travel likely in some locations. It was published at 2026-10-29 09:41 UTC and expires at 16:00 UTC.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Fog (advisory) - Vaughan - Richmond Hill - Markham

    A yellow advisory warns that dense fog may bring near-zero visibility this morning across Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham, making travel hazardous in some locations. The alert advises allowing extra travel time and expires at 16:00 UTC on October 29, 2026.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 6/10

    Published