Advisories

As of November 4, a volcanic eruption at Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores, Indonesia, has killed at least ten people.

On November 4, Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted, spewing volcanic materials up to 2000 meters (6,561 feet) into the air. Hot ash hit a nearby village, collapsing houses and causing at least 10 deaths. At least 10,000 people have been affected in the Wulanggitang District. Due to increased activity, authorities raised the alert level to IV, the highest level in the Volcanological Survey of Indonesia’s (PVMBG) four-tiered system. Additional eruptions are possible.

On October 30, the UK Health Security Agency confirmed a case of mpox clade 1b in London, United Kingdom.

On October 30, the UK Health Security Agency confirmed the UK’s first case of mpox clade 1b, detected in London. Clade 1b spreads more easily and has a higher fatality rate than other strains. The virus spreads through close contact with infected individuals, animals, contaminated items, or respiratory droplets. Symptoms include rash, swollen lymph nodes, blisters, fever, sore throat, headaches, muscle aches, and exhaustion.

Over the coming days, Typhoon Kong-rey will cause significant disruptions to Asia and the Pacific.

Between October 31 and November 1, Typhoon Kong-rey will make landfall on parts of Luzon island and then is expected to intensify into a super typhoon before making landfall in Taiwan. The typhoon will also impact parts of the Philippines and the Okinawa region of Japan. Heavy rains and high tides will impact travel, businesses, and electricity.

As of October 30, torrential rain and flash floods across Spain have caused at least 63 deaths.

As of October 30, torrential rain throughout east, central and southern Spain has caused flash floods resulting in at least 63 deaths and hundreds injured. Valencia has been most heavily impacted, though Tarragona, Castellon, and Andalusia have also seen extensive flooding, leading to widespread disruptions. Buildings, roads and infrastructure in affected areas remain submerged. Adverse weather will likely continue through November 1.

Widespread unrest is expected over the coming days in Georgia as protesters challenge the results of the recent parliamentary elections.

Protesters will gather over the coming days in Georgia, to challenge the results of the Georgian parliamentary election which analysts state had widespread irregularities. Widespread unrest is expected across the country, and Georgian President Zourabichvili has called for citizens to take to the streets in protest. Heightened security and disruptions should be expected in the coming days. 

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