12-hour world weather round-up — 12:04 UK (12:04 UTC) on 26 Oct 2026

In the past 12 hours, global weather alerts have decreased to 1,353, down from 1,542, with significant ongoing hazards particularly in Kazakhstan, which is facing critical fire and thunderstorm alerts across multiple regions. The most severe alerts are concentrated in Kazakhstan, where multiple areas are under maximum severity warnings for fire and wind. Additionally, Colombia and Ecuador are experiencing heightened thunderstorm activity, with alerts for volcanic activity also in effect. The Caribbean has seen an increase in heavy rain alerts, now at 36, up from 28, as conditions remain unstable. Seismic activity has also seen a slight decline, with 15 earthquakes reported, the strongest being a magnitude 5.5. The Andes region continues to be impacted by thunderstorms, while Brazil remains under extreme heat advisories. Meanwhile, the North Atlantic region is grappling with severe flood warnings, particularly in the UK, while milder conditions persist in parts of Africa. Residents in