Exercise caution and expect weather-related disruption over the coming days in parts of Ecuador. On 22 October, heavy rainfall caused flooding on low-lying streets in the capital Quito, disrupting road travel and metro services. Flooding has also been reported in Guayas, El Oro, Los Rios and Esmeraldas provinces, particularly in areas near rivers. The National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (INAMHI) has forecast further heavy rainfall in affected areas, including Quito, until at least 25 October. Further flooding and transport disruption remain possible. Reconfirm route conditions before setting out.
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Expect disruption and exercise caution in Washington county (Utah state) amid severe weather. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a flash flood warning for the south-eastern areas of Washington until 15.45 (local time) on 23 October. Local authorities in the county’s Hurricane city have issued evacuation orders for residents near Gould Wash due to flooding. Several roads in the affected area have reportedly been closed.
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Regional
Activate typhoon response plans, follow official directives linked to passage of Super Typhoon Champi (Revised)
Activate typhoon response plans and follow official directives in China, Japan and Taiwan (China) over the coming days linked to the passage of Super Typhoon Champi. The weather is currently located over the Philippine Sea, east of Taiwan’s Cape Eluanbi. It is forecast to gradually weaken as it approaches north-eastern Taiwan and Japan's southern Ryukyu Islands on 23-24 October before moving towards the East China Sea. Strong winds, heavy rainfall and hazardous sea conditions are likely to disrupt flights, ferry services and road travel. Champi’s trajectory and intensity remain subject to change. Monitor official weather advisories and reconfirm transport arrangements.
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India
Gurugram district: Expect disruption to power, water supply over coming days amid strike, upgradation work
Expect disruption to power and water supply over the coming days in Gurugram district (Haryana state) due to an ongoing strike and scheduled upgradation work. State power sector employees commenced a statewide strike on 22 October, which will continue until 24 October, in opposition to the granting of private distribution license. Related protests may occur around electricity department offices and in district headquarters of Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram and Hisar. The scheduled disruption to water supply will impact Gurugram’s commercial areas, including Cyber City, DLF Phase IV, South City 1, Sushant Lok and Udyog Vihar. Business parks and commercial estates are unlikely to be severely impacted due to their built-in backup systems.
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South Korea
Busan: Expect transport disruption from 23 October during strike by metro workers
Expect transport disruption in Busan from 23 October during an indefinite strike by metro workers. The Busan Subway Union confirmed the strike on 22 October following a breakdown in talks over working conditions with the Busan Transportation Corporation. According to local media, the industrial action will commence at 05.00 (local time) on 23 October. While rush hour services from 07.30 to 09.00 and 17.30 to 19.30 will operate as normal, off-peak services will operate at 50% capacity. The driverless light-rail on Line 4 will be unaffected. An associated protest is planned for 10.30 on 23 October near Busan City Hall Plaza.
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Italy
Urban centres: Exercise caution, expect disruption over coming days amid student protests
Exercise caution and expect disruption across urban centres over the coming days amid student protests. Since 16 October, at least 400,000 students have gathered across the country, including in the capital Rome, to denounce the government’s education policies. Organisers have planned a related protest march for 24 October. Participants will gather from 15.00 (local time) at Piazza della Repubblica before marching to the Imperial Forums. Further gatherings and protests are possible over the coming days and carry a considerable risk of unrest. The police are likely to forcibly disperse unruly gatherings, posing incidental risks to bystanders.
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