On September 15 in Poland the Międzygórze reservoir and the Stronie Śląskie reservoir were both overwhelmed by recent severe rains. The overflow resulted in Bystrzyca Kłodzka being evacuated. Temporary shelters have been set up in schools and the Gorzanów Palace. The flooding in southern Poland has caused two deaths and has led the Prime Minister to declare a state of emergency.
Beginning September 16, Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport in India is implementing mpox screening measures for incoming travelers. These will include temperature checks and swab tests. Individuals with mpox symptoms will be transferred to a local hospital for isolation and care.
On September 15, Independence Day will be celebrated across Honduras, centered in Tegucigalpa. Parades will be taking place around the Estadio Nacional, and will likely block most travel within the capital. Due to recent protests and parade crowds, security will be heightened in most major cities.
On September 7, flooding from the recent heavy rains in Southern France collapsed a section of Route Nationale 134 in Pyrenees-Atlantiques, just outside Urdos. The collapse has rendered the section of RN 134 impassable, and travel between the region and the French-Spanish border will be extremely limited for the time being. No estimate was given on when the route would be fixed.
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, 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, 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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