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Climate

England reservoirs remain under strain after sixth dry month

The Environment Agency said on 2 October that reservoirs across England were 55% full, against a usual seasonal level of 74.3%. Drought continues in southern and central England.

UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Environment Agency1 min read
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Energy

Sri Lanka secures $57.44m for rooftop solar and grid upgrades

Sri Lanka secured about $57.44 million in ADB, EU and Japan financing for rooftop solar and distribution-grid upgrades. The 2026–2030 project includes 25 MW of aggregated rooftop photovoltaic capacity.

The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka2 min read
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Climate

Pacific island climate negotiators prepare for COP31

Representatives of Pacific small island developing states concluded a COP31 preparatory meeting in Nadi, Fiji, on 30 September–2 October. Talks focused on regional priorities and shared positions ahead of the November conference in Antalya.

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)1 min read
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Security

Three crew members recovered after an incident off Mossel Bay

South Africa’s transport department said three people had died and two remained missing after a September 30 maritime emergency off Mossel Bay.

SAnews (Government Communication and Information System; quoting Department of Transport)1 min read
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Economy

Ifugao economy grew 5.39% in 2025, provincial accounts show

The Philippine Statistics Authority reported 5.39% growth in Ifugao for 2025, slightly above the 5.38% recorded in 2024.

Philippine Statistics Authority, Cordillera Administrative Region1 min read
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Health

CDC reports U.S. influenza test positivity at 3.4% in week 38

In the week ending 26 September, clinical laboratories tested 33,547 respiratory specimens and 1,151 were influenza-positive. CDC said national influenza activity remained low but was increasing.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), FluView1 min read
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Health

Goa brings adult vaccination into a life-course policy

Goa has launched a life-course immunisation policy for 2026–2036. Its initial phase will offer influenza, pneumococcal and hepatitis B vaccines to at-risk adult groups.

WHO Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research2 min read
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Economy

Antigua and Barbuda September inflation reached 7% year on year

The Statistics Division’s September 2026 CPI report, released on 2 October, recorded 7.0% year-on-year inflation and a 1.1% monthly increase. Housing-related prices rose 12.6% and transport 12.0% over the year, while food and non-alcoholic beverages fell 1.0%.

Statistics Division, Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance of Antigua and Barbuda1 min read
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Climate

Brazil municipalities in severe or extreme drought rose to 276

CEMADEN’s monitoring bulletin released October 2 counted 276 municipalities in the two drought classes in September, up from 157 in August.

National Center for Monitoring and Early Warning of Natural Disasters (CEMADEN/MCTI)1 min read
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Agriculture

Colombia cucumber wholesale prices rose in 39 of 40 markets in September

According to DANE’s SIPSA bulletin dated October 2, cucumber wholesale prices increased in 39 of the 40 markets monitored in September. The increase in Cali was 59.44%.

National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE), SIPSA1 min read
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