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- Urgency level L4 Major NewsClimate, Weather & Disasters
GDACS feed shows agency wind estimate revised from 111.1104 km/h to 157.4064 km/h, IMD forecast landfall 02nd Nov to 3rd Nov 2026 with 100 to 110 kmph winds gusting to 120 kmph
A GDACS-derived feed reflected on Natural Disaster Map revised its agency wind estimate from 111.1104 km/h to 157.4064 km/h and changed the GDACS alert from Green to Red. The India Meteorological Department on 02 Nov 2026 forecast a coastal crossing between late 02nd November and early 3rd November 2026 with wind speeds of 100 to 110 kmph and gusts to 120 kmph. The two sources show a material discrepancy in wind estimates for the IMD landfall window.
- Urgency level L4 Major NewsClimate, Weather & Disasters
IMD bulletin: system to become cyclonic storm by 1 Nov, severe cyclonic storm likely to reach south Andhra Pradesh coast by 3 Nov
On 1 November 2026 the India Meteorological Department issued Bulletin No.6 stating the depression over the southeast Bay of Bengal is very likely to become a cyclonic storm by midnight of 1 November, to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm on 2 November, and to reach the south Andhra Pradesh coast by early 3 November with forecast winds of 100–110 km/h and gusts to 120 km/h between Nellore and Narsapur. Andhra Pradesh’s disaster management site lists the IMD track and Bulletin No.6, showing the state system is displaying the IMD bulletin reference.
- Urgency level L3 Important NewsClimate, Weather & Disasters
IMD: system in southeast Bay of Bengal on 31 Oct likely to become a cyclonic storm by 1 Nov and a severe cyclonic storm by 2 Nov
On 31 October the India Meteorological Department said a system in the southeast Bay of Bengal is very likely to move west-northwestwards, intensify into a deep depression by noon on 31 October, into a cyclonic storm by midnight of 1 November, and into a severe cyclonic storm on 2 November. The forecasted intensification and movement warrant monitoring by coastal authorities and responders in the Bay of Bengal region.
- Urgency level L3 Important NewsGeopolitics & Conflict
Delhi election-authority protests trigger mass detentions, transit closures and localized internet shutdown
On October 10, police detained hundreds to thousands of protesters in New Delhi as authorities restricted mobile internet in central districts, closed numerous metro stations and deployed extensive security forces to prevent a rally demanding the resignation of India's chief election commissioner. The Election Commission and governing BJP deny allegations of improper voter-list manipulation.
- Urgency level L4 Major NewsGeopolitics & Conflict
Riyadh airport attacks disrupt international flights as airlines suspend service
Reuters reported aircraft damage at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on October 8 amid renewed Houthi missile claims, while Lufthansa Group and Indian airlines suspended Riyadh services. Saudi authorities had not independently confirmed the specific Houthi claim at the time of reporting.
- Urgency level L3 Important NewsCentral Banks & Monetary Policy
RBI raises repo rate 25 bps to 5.5%, first hike in nearly four years
The Reserve Bank of India unanimously raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5% and shifted its policy stance from neutral to calibrated tightening as oil, food and broader inflation pressures build.