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.
Between October 9 and October 13, celebrations for both the Hindu festival of Durga Puja and Navratri will be held throughout India, in a rare occurrence of the two celebrations crossing over. During this period, celebrations will be constant in some cities as Durga Puja is celebrated during the day and Navaratri at night.
Until October 27, municipal elections will be held across Brazil. The first round of municipal elections occurred on October 6, and campaign events for both sides will be held in the days leading to the second round on October 27. Due to the current political situation, clashes are likely during this time.
On October 7 at 2:00 PM, a major protest is being held in San José, Costa Rica. Demonstrators will gather to begin at the Centro Comercial del Oeste located at the U.S. Consulate in Pavas. While exactrasons for the demonstration have not been given, the location makes a protest against U.S. policy likely.
Flooding and landslides have occurred across Bosnia and Herzegovina as of October 4. The destruction has been centered in the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, including the cities of Mostar and Konjic. The municipality of Jablanica has been the most affected, with 16 dead so far. Infrastructure in the region has been heavily damaged.
Since September 29, a wildfire that began near Xylokastro has spread in southern Greece. It has caused several towns to be evacuated and the shutdown of the highway between Athens and Patras. Over 350 firefighters have been deployed to stop the fire alongside specialized aircraft. Similar fires are expected to break out in the southeastern Aegean, including Rhodes.
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