Weather news — October 16, 2026

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1. WorldMiddle EastWeather

   Oct 16, 2026, 21:19 UTC

   

   Monkeypox Outbreak in Moscow and St. Petersburg Regions

   Five people were hospitalized in the Moscow region with suspected monkey pox, with three men and two women aged 21 to 35 being taken to Ramensky Hospital from Zhukovsky. Later, four people in St. Petersburg tested positive for monkey pox and were hospitalized in a moderate condition. Rospotrebnadzor has begun an epidemiological investigation.

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2. WorldMiddle EastEarthWeather

   Oct 16, 2026, 13:48 UTC

   

   Heavy Rain and Hail in Sharjah, UAE; Flash Flood Warning Issued

   The UAE experienced sudden heavy rain and hail in Sharjah on Thursday afternoon, leading to a flash flood warning by the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). The unstable weather is expected to continue, with more rain anticipated over the weekend. Residents are advised to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel during wet weather.

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3. WorldMiddle EastEarthWeather

   Oct 16, 2026, 09:04 UTC

   

   Ukraine Agrees to Boost Water Discharge into Dniester River

   Ukraine has agreed to increase the discharge of water from the Novodnistrovske Reservoir into the Dniester River by approximately 20%. This decision was reached following meetings between Moldovan and Ukrainian officials, including Prime Minister Vasily Tofan and First Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Energy of Ukraine Denis Shmyhal. The increase in water discharge aims to alleviate the hydrological crisis affecting settlements along the Dniester River.

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4. WorldEarthWeather

   Oct 16, 2026, 08:04 UTC

   Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Across Regions

   The weather forecast predicts partly cloudy to cloudy skies with scattered rain showers, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hail in coastal, northern, northwestern, and central regions. Temperatures are expected to drop by 1-3°C in most areas, while windy and dusty conditions are anticipated in eastern, southern, and northern regions.

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5. WorldMiddle EastWeather

   Oct 16, 2026, 03:06 UTC

   UAV Activity Across Ukraine

   Multiple reports of UAV movement and activity across various regions in Ukraine. In the Northern direction, strike UAVs were spotted moving through Chernihiv and Kyiv regions. The Western direction saw UAV activity in Zhytomyr, Rivne, Khmelnytskyi, and Ternopil regions. Central and Southern regions also reported UAV movements and fixations in Vinnytsia, Kirovohrad, and Odesa regions. The Eastern direction had UAV activity in Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions.

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6. WorldAsiaMiddle EastWeather

   Oct 16, 2026, 03:05 UTC

   Airport Flight Restrictions Lifted in Russia

   The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) has announced the lifting of flight restrictions at several airports across the country. This includes Chkalov Airport in Nizhny Novgorod, as well as airports in Kaluga, Tambov, Kirov, and Izhevsk. Additionally, restrictions have been lifted at Moscow's Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo airports.

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7. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle EastWeather

   Oct 16, 2026, 00:14 UTC

   U.S. and Cambodia Join Forces to Combat Online Fraud

   The U.S. Embassy in Cambodia announced its commitment to cooperating with Cambodia to combat illegal financial activities, including online fraud targeting American citizens. This follows a meeting between U.S. officials and the Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia to discuss financial regulation, virtual assets, and financial stability. American citizens have reportedly lost over $1 billion due to fraud originating from Cambodia.

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