Julia Hammerschlag

A State of Emergency was declared in Indonesia until December 11 due to Cyclone Senyar’s severe nationwide destruction.

The national government declared a state of emergency until at least December 11 following the widespread flooding from Cyclone Senyar in Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Aceh, and North Sumatra.  There are reports of at least 435 fatalities and 406 missing. This SoE allows more resources and first responders to be mobilized to address the disaster. An additional SoE has been  issued in Northern Aceh until January 15. Travel disruptions are expected. 

Tropical Cyclone Fina hit Australia on November 21 and is expected to last until 24; exercise caution. 

On November 21, Tropical Cyclone Fina made landfall on the Cobourg Peninsula as a category 2 system and has now intensified to category 4. Cyclone Fina is currently heading south-west through the gulf. Thousands of people are without power. All airlines at Darwin International Airport (DRW) have suspended operations through November 22. Travel disruptions are expected. 

Union protesters will strike nationwide across Argentina urban centers on November 19; expect city disruptions.

The State Workers’ Association (ATE), along with other unions, called industrial action to protest against the labor reform proposed by President Javier Milei. The protest will begin on November 19 at 12:00 PM near the Ministry of Labor buildings. A heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions are anticipated.

Torrential rainfall and flooding in Vietnam until November 10; defer non-essential travel and exercise caution. 

There has been torrential downpours across central Vietnam since October 25. The heavy rain has triggered widespread flooding, leaving at least 37 people dead, 5 missing, and 78 injured. There has also been severe damage to transportation infrastructure including national highways. More than 22,000 people have evacuated in Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue. More landslides and flash floods are expected in the coming days.

Excessive snowfall traps thousands in Nepal on October 29 and still ongoing; exercise caution.

At least 1,500 people, including 200 foreign tourists, have been trapped in Tilicho, Khangsar, Pisang, Upper Manang, and Humde due to continuous snowfall, prompting the Nepalese Army to conduct a rescue operation. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has issued a special warning for sudden rises in river levels across Koshi, Bagmati, and Madhesh provinces. Heightened landslide risks, particularly in Koshi province are expected.

Outbreak of whooping cough in Ushuaia, Argentina, confirmed on October 18; exercise caution. 

An outbreak of whooping cough (pertussis) in Ushuaia, Argentina, is mostly affecting adults. There is 58 confirmed and 135 suspected cases. The disease spreads easily through coughs and sneezes and causes severe coughing, runny nose, fever, and fatigue; it can lead to serious complications but is preventable with vaccination and treatable with antibiotics.

Nationwide anti-corruption protests will take place in the Philippines over the coming weeks; city disruptions are expected.

The Trillion Peso March Movement (TPMM) Protesters will gather at 6:00 PM every Friday until November 28. The TPMM  are protesting irregularities in flood control projects.  These protests will culminate in a nationwide rally on November 30. Thousands of security personnel were deployed in September to control crowds and deter the violent protests.  City disruptions are expected.

Pro-Palestine protests in London, United Kingdom, on October 11 at 12:00 PM; expect city disruptions. 

Protesters will gather at the Victoria Embankment in London and march towards Downing Street. A counter-protest has been scheduled for the same place and time as the pro-Palestinian protest. There is heightened potential for scuffles between rival activist groups and the police. Police are likely to arrest any demonstrators deemed to be supporting Palestine Action, the group which has recently been deemed a terrorist organization by the British government. 

Pro-Palestine protestors will strike across the Netherlands on October 7; expect city disruptions.

There will be protests across the Netherlands on October 7 to oppose Israel’s actions in Gaza. This date coincides with the two-year anniversary of Hamas attacks on Israel. The timing is expected to heighten emotions and tensions among participants. Demonstrations will take place at train stations across the country, with large turnouts anticipated.

Doctors will strike for 48 hours in New Zealand from September 23-24; expect healthcare disruptions.

Senior doctors associated with the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) are organizing a nationwide strike on September 23-24 in response to understaffing and insufficient funding. The strike will begin at 12:01 AM on September 23 and end at 11:59 PM on September 24. The emergency room, urgent care centers, and pharmacies will remain open. Service disruptions at hospitals are anticipated.

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