Aidan Bradley

Severe storms are expected to continue across Morocco until at least September 9, causing flooding and potential damage to infrastructure.

Until at least September 9, severe storms are expected to continue across Morocco. Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected to cause severe flooding and damage to infrastructure. Electricity, telecommunications, and travel are all likely to be affected. Draa-Tafilalet and Souss-Massa as well as other southernmost regions are expected to be most affected.

On September 7 travel will be disrupted in Brazil as the country celebrates its independence day, with large events including the annual civil-military parade in Brasília.

On September 7, large events will be held across Brazil to celebrate the country’s 202nd independence day. The main government parade will occur along the Monumental Axis in Brasília, but celebrations will be held nationwide.  Heightened security measures should be expected due to large crowds.

Since September 2 in Colombia, truckers have gone on strike and blocked off roads around various cities in protest of diesel prices.

Since September 2, truckers in Colombia are striking and blocking major roads in protest of increased diesel prices. The roadblocks are concentrated in Bogota, but are also present  in Medellin, Barranquilla, and Cali. The strike has significantly affected the availability of food and goods countrywide. There is no determined end date to the strike or roadblocks.

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