An indefinite strike by healthcare workers in Madrid, Spain will start on October 25. Several health sector unions will strike against the government’s implementation of a new emergency model in the region. At least 470 medical staff from the Rural Care Services (SAR) and 140 professionals from the Primary Care Emergency Services (SUAP) will participate. It is uncertain as to how long the strike will last.
Flooding in Victoria, Tasmania, and New South Wales, Australia has been ongoing since October 19. The flooding of several rivers has affected multiple towns and forced thousands of people to evacuate. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast the severe flooding to continue across these regions for the coming days. Landslides are also possible. Travel will likely be disrupted with multiple bridges and roads expected to close or become impassable.
A weather warning has been issued for Parana State, Brazil from October 19 to 23. The National Institute of Meteorology forecasted heavy rain, flooding, and landslides. At least 6 people have been killed so far in the storms. 38 cities have been affected, with over 2,000 people forced to evacuate their homes. The storms are likely to cause travel disruptions and power outages across the state over the coming week.
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Protestors will gather at Plaza de la Constitución on October 20. At 4:00 PM, another group will march from Plaza de la Constitución to Periférico Sur 3469 in San Jerónimo Lídice. Other rallies will occur at Avenida Insurgentes Sur 3000, Madero and 5 de Febrero, and Zócalo at various times in the afternoon. The protests are against various issues.
Demonstrations will take place in Santiago, Chile on October 18 to mark the anniversary of the 2019 protest movement. The demonstration was planned by several activist, labor, and political organizations. Large numbers of participants are expected to gather in numerous landmarks across the city, including Plaza Italia. Increased security measures have been put in place. Travel disruptions across the city are anticipated. Clashes with local police are unlikely, but cannot be ruled out.
On October 17 at around 3:50 AM, the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge was closed due to two protestors climbing the bridge. The protestors are members of Just Stop Oil and are expected to remain on the bridge for 24 hours. Traffic delays are currently ranging from 50 minutes to two hours, and they are expected to continue until October 18.
Railway strikes are planned in the UK on October 22 and November 6. The strikes were organized due to Avanti West Coast’s implementation of roasters. Both strikes will last for one day and are expected to affect all Avanti West Coast rail lines. Travel disruptions are likely due to Avanti West Coast being a major provider of rail services.
An environmentalist protest is planned from October 16-19 outside the Adelaide Convention Centre in Adelaide, Australia. The demonstrations, organized by Extinction Rebellion Australia, will take place outside the convention center to protest the SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference going on at the location. The protests are likely to cause traffic disruptions, thereby leading to travel delays across the area.
Several states across Southern Mexico are expected to be affected by Tropical Storm Karl from late October 14-16. The storm is predicted to hit Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Tabasco, bringing strong winds and up to 12 inches of heavy rainfall. Power outages may occur, disrupting communication. Flooding and landslides are also possible, which would affect travel and may lead to local evacuations.
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