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  • River Teesta taken from Teesta Bridge. Photographed at Siliguri, West Bengal, India.
    Illustrative image: River Teesta taken from Teesta Bridge. Photographed at Siliguri, West Bengal, India. — Joydeep/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
    FloodsRiver Rishikulya at Purushottampur in Ganjam district of Odisha continues to flow in severe flood situation at 1:00 pm today.

    At 7:00 am, the river level was reported at 16.2 m, above the warning level but below the danger level, with a falling trend.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 4/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Jakarta

    Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to begin in parts of Jakarta at 15:20 WIB on 29 October 2026, with conditions expected to improve by 17:00 WIB. Reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding are listed as possible impacts.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Banten

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast for parts of Banten from 29 October 2026 at 15:15 WIB, with conditions expected to improve by 17:30 WIB. The source advises vigilance and limiting outdoor activities.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • FloodsFlood Watch issued October 29 at 1:05AM MST until October 30 at 10:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

    The National Weather Service’s Phoenix office issued a watch for possible flash flooding in parts of south-central Arizona, including Superior, Globe/Miami, and Tonto Basin. The source says to monitor later forecasts and be prepared to act if flash-flood warnings are issued.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 4/10

    Published
  • FloodsFlood Watch issued October 29 at 1:05AM MST until October 30 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

    A flood watch covers Superior, Tonto Basin, the Pinal/Superstition Mountains, San Carlos, Southeast Gila County, Globe/Miami, and Dripping Springs. The alert says excessive rainfall could cause flash flooding and advises monitoring forecasts and preparing to act if flash flood warnings are issued.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 4/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Jawa Timur

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Jawa Timur from 15:30 to 18:30 WIB on 29 October 2026. The forecast warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises the public to take precautions.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Jawa Tengah

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Jawa Tengah starting 29 October 2026 at 17:40 WIB, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding. Conditions are expected to improve by 20:40 WIB.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 8/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Kalimantan Tengah

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast from 15:00 to 17:00 WIB on 29 October 2026 in parts of Kalimantan Tengah, especially Balai Riam and Kotawaringin Lama. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises the public to remain vigilant and limit outdoor activities.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Kalimantan Tengah

    Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in parts of Kalimantan Tengah, including Balai Riam and Kotawaringin Lama, starting 29 October 2026 at 15:00 WIB. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises the public to remain vigilant and limit outdoor activities.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • EarthquakesM 6.4 earthquake - southeast of Easter Island

    USGS reports a magnitude 6.4 earthquake southeast of Easter Island, at 10 km depth, with coordinates -36.4058, -98.0489. No impacts or response details are included in the source data received by Planet Briefing.

    Importance 4/10 · Urgency 4/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Papua Tengah

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Papua Tengah from 17:00 to 19:00 WIT on 29 October 2026, with reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding possible. The source advises the public to stay vigilant, limit outdoor activities and take precautions.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 8/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Afternoon in Jawa Barat

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast across parts of Jawa Barat from 14:56 to 16:46 WIB on 29 October 2026, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • FloodsFlood Watch issued October 29 at 1:44AM MDT until October 30 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX

    A flood watch covers areas of southeast New Mexico and Texas from the morning of October 29 through the afternoon of October 30, with flooding possible due to heavy rainfall. The source lists affected counties and areas and describes possible runoff and flash flooding.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 6/10

    Published
  • FloodsFlood Watch issued October 29 at 1:41AM MDT until October 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM

    Flooding was continuing in South Central Socorro County, with several roads reported impassable near San Pedro. The warning advises people to turn around rather than drive through flooded roads.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 9/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Sumatera Utara

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Sumatera Utara from 15:10 to 18:10 WIB on 29 October 2026. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 8/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Sulawesi Tengah

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast from 15:52 to 19:00 WITA on 29 October 2026 in parts of Sulawesi Tengah, including Banawa Selatan, Marawola Barat, Nokilalaki, and Palolo. The source warned of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advised vigilance and limiting outdoor activities.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Sumatera Utara

    Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in parts of Sumatera Utara from 29 October 2026, 15:10 to 18:10 WIB. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding, and advises the public to take precautions.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Afternoon in Lampung

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast from 14:45 WIB on 29 October 2026 across parts of Lampung. The source warned of possible reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding, with conditions expected to improve by 16:30 WIB.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 8/10

    Published
  • EarthquakesM 5.4 earthquake - 114 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines

    USGS reported a magnitude 5.4 earthquake 114 km ENE of Barcelona, Philippines. The source includes coordinates, depth, instrumental intensity and a green PAGER alert.

    Importance 3/10 · Urgency 3/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Kalimantan Barat

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast to begin at 15:00 WIB on 29 October 2026 in parts of Kalimantan Barat, including the named districts and areas. Conditions may bring reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding; the forecast says they should gradually improve by 17:00 WIB.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Kalimantan Barat

    Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in parts of Kalimantan Barat from 15:00 to 17:00 WIB on 29 October 2026. The forecast notes possible poor visibility, strong winds and localized flooding.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Kalimantan Timur

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast in parts of Kalimantan Timur from 15:30 to 17:00 WITA 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.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 9/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Kalimantan Utara

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Kalimantan Utara from 29 October 2026 at 15:20 WITA, with conditions expected to improve by 18:00 WITA. The source warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding, and advises the public to take precautions.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 8/10

    Published
  • TfL disruption — Mildmay Line

    The Mildmay Line reported severe delays between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction/Richmond because of an earlier faulty train at Shepherd's Bush. The rest of the line had good service.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 5/10

    Published
  • Government to meet with Mpumalanga sugarcane growers

    Deputy ministers will meet sugarcane growers in Mpumalanga and visit farms in Malalane and Nkomazi before the dialogue. The meeting is described as addressing issues affecting the sugarcane industry and its value-chain plan.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 2/10

    Published
  • Matric exams to pause during election week

    South Africa’s National Senior Certificate examination timetable was adjusted to pause exams from 3–5 November around the 4 November Local Government Elections. The source says the change is intended to minimise disruptions from election-related activities.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 3/10

    Published
  • First universal suffrage elections in South Africa. Photographed on exhibition in Latvian National Library (2022)
    Illustrative image: First universal suffrage elections in South Africa. Photographed on exhibition in Latvian National Library (2022) — Minnekon/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
    SASSA revises November grant payment dates ahead of elections

    SASSA rescheduled South Africa’s November 2026 social grant payments: older-persons grants begin October 30, disability grants are paid November 2, and child grants November 3, ahead of the November 4 local government elections. November 5 is reserved for beneficiaries whose grants are under review.

    Importance 3/10 · Urgency 3/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Evening in Kalimantan Selatan

    Thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast in parts of South Kalimantan from 15:10 to 16:30 WITA on 29 October 2026, with possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding. The public is advised to stay vigilant, limit outdoor activities, and take precautions.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 7/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Afternoon in Sumatera Barat

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast in parts of Sumatera Barat starting at 14:10 WIB on 29 October 2026. The source also warns of possible reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 8/10

    Published
  • Thunderstorms and lightningThunderstorm This Afternoon in Bengkulu

    Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast from 14:06 to 18:31 WIB on 29 October 2026 across parts of Bengkulu. The source warns of reduced visibility, strong winds, and localized flooding.

    Importance 2/10 · Urgency 8/10

    Published