As of 28 December there are 20 active wildfires in La Araucania, Los Lagos, Nuble and O’Higgins regions. The fires have burned through over 30,000 acres of land. Strong winds and dry heat may make fires worse. Roads have been closed and several homes have been damaged.
On 7 December, rail workers plan to stage a strike in New South Wales. The demonstration is to dispute the state government over pay increases for rail workers. At least 75 percent of the trains across the state’s public rail network will be affected.
An explosion was reported at a construction site near the Donnersbergerbrucke train station on 1 December. The explosion is believed to be from an old aircraft bomb. At least three individuals are reported injured and emergency services are still on scene clearing the site.
Potential disruptions are likely to occur due to public transport strike on 3 December in Lombardy. The protest will particularly affect the city of Milan between 18:00 and 22:00 local time. Commuters may face inconveniences as a result of the strike and are encouraged to seek alternative means of transportation.
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 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.
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.
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.
Individuals associated with the Irish Truckers & Haulage Association Against Fuel Prices will protest nationwide on 24 November. They have called for roadblocks in major cities like Dublin to protest rising fuel and operating costs.
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.
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