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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