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Orange-Alert Flood Warnings Across Brazil Including Sao Paulo on November 27-28 to Cause Potential Disasters

On 27 November, local authorities issued an “orange alert” warning across Brazil. Heavy rains, severe flooding, and strong winds are expected to hit the region, potentially disrupting transportation and infrastructure. Extra precautions are demanded at least until 28 November to avoid possible disasters, especially in Amazonas, Mato Grosso, Minas Gerais, Para, Rondonia, and Sao Paulo states.

A new strain of COVID-19 discovered in South Africa called “Omicron”

A new strain of COVID-19 has been discovered in South Africa named Omicron. The World Health Organization has recognized this strain as a variant of concern. The United States as well as the European Union have imposed travel restrictions to travel from South Africa and seven other countries. There has been one case confirmed in Belgium and several from Botswana, Hong Kong and Israel.

Unexploded WWII Bombs Discovered on November 23 Leads to Evacuations in Dortmund, Germany

As of late 23 November, multiple unexploded WWII bombs were discovered near Westfalenpark. Defusal operations are underway leading to residents and businesses being evacuated. As a result of the operations, the B1 road will be closed along B54 and Märkische Straße for the majority of 24 November. Additionally, metro lines U41, U45, U47, and U49 were affected.

Tube Workers in London, UK to Hold 24-Hour Strikes in November and December

London’s underground tube workers will host multiple 24- hour strikes to oppose unfair demands by management. Night shift workers will no longer receive a pay increase while day shift workers will be required to work night shifts. Central and Victoria lines will be affected on 27 November and 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 December. While all-night tube lines will be affected on 26 November and 18 December. Strikes are set to begin at 4:30 local time.

State of Emergency in British Columbia, Canada Declared Due to Floods as of November 18

On 18 November, a state of emergency was declared for British Columbia due to extreme flooding. Reports indicate at least one casualty from weather-caused mud and landslides while 18,000 people have been displaced. Major roadways have been closed off including Highway 99 near Lillooet, Interstate Five on the US-Canada border, and Highway Seven in Agassiz. Emergency operations are currently ongoing.

Explosion in Liverpool, UK on November 14 Deemed a Terrorist Attack Leading to Raised Security

United Kingdom authorities have determined the recent explosion outside the women’s hospital on 14 November as a terrorist attack. Authorities have raised the security threat level to severe, meaning another attack is highly probable. Four suspects are currently in custody for the first attack. It is advised to carry identification at all times.

Large Demonstrations in Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece on November 17 to Create Roadblocks

On 17 November, large demonstrations are scheduled in Athens and Thessaloniki, Greece. The event is anticipated to have between 10,000-20,000 participates and will begin at 16:00 local time, however, roadblocks will begin at 13:00. Demonstrations will begin at Athens Polytechnic University in Athens and Venizelos Statue in Thessaloniki to commemorate the student uprising, which led to the overthrow of military dictatorship in the 1970s.

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