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Affected countries: Somalia, Yemen
Glide: TC-2023-000212-YEM
The eye of the cyclonic storm “Tej” made landfall on the eastern Yemeni coast overnight between 23 and 24 October, and moved towards the eastern regions of Hadramawt Governorate. As a result, Socotra and Al Maharah experienced heavy rainfalls and torrential showers, leading to multiple blocked roads in several areas ... According to the emergency operations room in Socotra, over 500 houses were either fully or partially damaged, resulting in loss of personal assets for some households (HHs). According to local partners, 192 HHs were displaced, including 30 HHs in Nawjed area of Hadibu District, and 162 HHs in Qalansiyah wa Abd Al Kuri District, in which some of the displaced individuals are residing in schools or with their relatives ... In Al Maharah Governorate, flooding was reported in Al Ghaydah, Hasswin, Qishn, Sayhut, Al Masilah, Hawf and Shehin districts, with the sea water reaching high levels. Electricity was reportedly cut off in most districts, and telecommunications were disconnected. Electricity is still cut in some areas, and telecommunications is back in Al Ghayda. (OCHA, 25 Oct 2023)
Between 23 and 25 October 2023, IOM Yemen DTM tracked 3,689 households (22,134 individuals) displaced due to Cyclone Tej which made landfall in Al Maharah governorate on 22 October. Most people moved into/within the following governorates and districts: Al Maharah (3,384 HHs) – Haswin (1,815 HHs), Al Ghaydhah (1,123 HHs), Al Masilah (210 HHs) districts. All displacements in the governorate were internal. Hadramawt (305 HHs) – Ar Raydah wa Qussayar (305 HHs) district. All displacements in the governorate were internal. The cyclone brought heavy rains and strong winds, which caused flooding and damage to infrastructure. (IOM, 27 Oct 2023)
The Meteorological Department of the Ministry of Agriculture in Somaliland issued a weather forecast for moderate to heavy rains and flash floods in the state from 24 to 31 October, mainly affecting the western regions of Woqoyi Galbeed and Awdal, and Togdheer region. The officials have warned of heavy rains in Somaliland due to the likely impact of tropical cyclone “Tej”, which has reportedly developed in the Indian Ocean in the past few days and headed to Oman and Yemen. On 26 October, heavy rains in the port town of Berbera flooded many buildings and caused waterlogging in some areas. The Mayor of Berbera warned people in old buildings in the town to move to safer buildings. The Metrological Department has advised people living in low-lying areas and valleys to remain vigilant and called on fishermen to remove their fishing vessels and gear from the sea to avoid losses. The coastal areas in Somaliland are prone to the impact of infrequent cyclones in the Indian Ocean, with the last cyclone 'Sagar’ reported in 2018. At least 52 people reportedly died and widespread destruction was reported, particularly in Lughaya, and Zaylac districts in Awdal Region, due to “Sagar” (OCHA, 28 Oct 2023)

Affected country: Mexico
Glide: TC-2023-000209-MEX
A new tropical cyclone named OTIS formed over the eastern North Pacific Ocean on 22 October and started moving north toward southern Mexico as a tropical storm, strengthening and becoming a hurricane on 24 October in the evening (UTC). OTIS made landfall over the area of the coastal City of Acapulco, central Guerrero State, southern Mexico on 25 October around 6.25 UTC, with maximum sustained winds of 270 km/h (Cat. 5 Hurricane). OTIS is forecast to continue northwestward inland over the central-western Guerrero State on 25-26 October, weakening and becoming a tropical storm. (ECHO, 25 Oct 2023)
OTIS made landfall over the area of the coastal City of Acapulco, central Guerrero State, southern Mexico on 25 October around 6.25 UTC, with maximum sustained winds of 270 km/h (Cat. 5 Hurricane). According to NOAA, there are no hurricanes on record even close to this intensity for this part of Mexico. After the landfall, OTIS continued northwestward over the central-western Guerrero State on 25 October, weakening and becoming a tropical storm. After that, it became a tropical depression and dissipated over eastern Michoacan State on 25 October in the evening (UTC). Very heavy rainfall, strong winds and storm surges associated with the passage of OTIS, caused floods and landslides that have resulted in evacuations and severe damage. WHO PAHO and national authorities report, as of 26 October, 34,522 evacuated families in 631 temporary shelters across the affected area. (ECHO, 26 Oct 2023)
The number of casualties continues to increase following the passage of Hurricane OTIS over the coastal area of Acapulco City (Central Guerrero State, southern Mexico). According to media reports, 48 people have died, including 43 in Acapulco and five near Coyuca de Benítez, while 47 others are still missing. (ECHO, 31 Oct 2023)

First Reported: Sunday, 22 Oct 2023 01:31:00Status: GOINGRegion: 2

ALERT LEVEL: Advice LOCATION: Kinghorne St, Nowra, NSW 2541 COUNCIL AREA: Shoalhaven STATUS: Under control TYPE: Grass Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 0 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Fire and Rescue NSW UPDATED: 22 Oct 2023 02:10

ALERT LEVEL: Not Applicable LOCATION: 42 JAMES RD, CROOM NSW 2527 COUNCIL AREA: Shellharbour STATUS: Under control TYPE: Burn off FIRE: Yes SIZE: 0 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 22 Oct 2023 00:48

ALERT LEVEL: Advice LOCATION: BAYSHORE DR, BYRON BAY 2481 COUNCIL AREA: Byron STATUS: Under control TYPE: Bush Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 728 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 21 Oct 2023 16:34

ALERT LEVEL: Advice LOCATION: BEAN CREEK RD, BEAN CREEK 2469 COUNCIL AREA: Kyogle STATUS: Under control TYPE: Bush Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 262 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 21 Oct 2023 16:36

ALERT LEVEL: Advice LOCATION: BOORAL RD, GIRVAN 2425 COUNCIL AREA: Mid-Coast STATUS: Under control TYPE: Bush Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 847 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 21 Oct 2023 15:35

ALERT LEVEL: Advice LOCATION: BUSH TUCKER STATION MITCHELL HWY, ENNGONIA 2840 COUNCIL AREA: Bourke STATUS: Under control TYPE: Bush Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 3 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 21 Oct 2023 14:44

ALERT LEVEL: Advice LOCATION: 142 CAPEEN CREEK RD, CAPEEN CREEK 2469 COUNCIL AREA: Kyogle STATUS: Under control TYPE: Bush Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 262 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Rural Fire Service UPDATED: 21 Oct 2023 16:41