On November 20 in Greece, public transport workers will begin a nationwide strike for 24 hours. The strike is to demand increased pay and better working conditions. Demonstrations are very likely during the strike near government buildings and in major population centers. Serious delays to public transport are likely.
Following several attacks on November 7, Dutch authorities have heightened security in Amsterdam and Amstelveen. The violence was mainly focused between pro-Palestinian protesters and Israeli football fans. Dutch authorities have banned protests until November 14 and have increased police presence.
Until November 19, roughly 50,000 protesters are marching on Wellington, New Zealand in opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill and its effect on Māori Rights. The march began in Cape Reinga on November 10, and will end at the Parliament building in Wellington on November 19.
In 2024, Australia has had over 40,000 cases of Pertussis so far, making it the largest outbreak on record. Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is highly contagious and can be dangerous to people with respiratory issues. The regions of Queensland and South Wales are disproportionately affected, and the outbreak is likely due to a drop in vaccination rates.
Until November 6 at the earliest, southern Thailand will experience severe weather. Forecast by the Thai Meteorological Department, the weather will include strong rains and heavy rainfall. Landslides and flash flooding are both expected to occur during and after.
On November 8 through November 9, a strike will be held across italy by public transport workers. Bus, metro, tram, and rail services will all be affected. In accordance with Italian Law, all public transport will still maintain the minimum level of service, and will not shut down completely.
Through at least October 20 in Mexico, severe weather is expected in various coastal regions due to a low pressure weather system. High winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding are all likely as a result of the storms. The regions of Veracruz, Tabasco, and Nuevo León will be the most heavily affected, with three casualties already reported in Nuevo León.
From October 16 through October 20, Italy will experience severe rainfall and storms across the country with high potential for flooding and landslides. The weather will be most intense in the regions of Tuscany and Liguria. The regions of Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, and Lombardy will also experience serious weather, though less severe.
As of October 14, the greater São Paulo area in Brazil is facing power outages and infrastructure damage as a result of recent severe weather. The Cotia, Taboão da Serra, and São Bernardo De Campo municipalities are the most heavily affected. Water services have also been affected, and repairs will likely take over a week.
Beginning October 15, the Pune Petrol Dealers’ Association is beginning an indefinite strike in the region of Pune, India. For the duration of the strike, the association’s tankers will not be filled. The strike is in response to rampant fuel theft and unfair business practices. Protests in association with the strike are likely.
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