On October 31, a tanker truck leaked hydrochloric acid on the Autobahn 1 (A1) highway between Hürth and Gleuel, Germany. The A1 highway is now closed at the Bliesheim junction until at least 10:00 PM local time.
Tropical Storm Nalgae made landfall in Maguindanao Province, the Philippines on October 28. The storm caused widespread disruption and damage; at least 45 people have been killed. Thousands were forced to evacuate in order to escape flooding and landslides, particularly on the southern coast. Major travel disruptions and infrastructure damage in northern provinces are likely for the coming days as the storm continues north.
Protests are planned across Brazil for October 29, ahead of the October 30 run-off election. The protests will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, and Salvador; other cities may also experience protest activity. Clashes between protesters and police are likely given the current tensions in Brazil due to the election. Traffic disruptions and travel delays in the aforementioned cities are anticipated.
On October 26, the US Embassy issued an alert of a possible terrorist attack in Johannesburg, South Africa on October 29. There is nothing confirmed regarding the potential target, timing or method at this time; however, the Johannesburg 33rd annual Pride Parade is scheduled in the Sandton district on October 29.
Supporters of the Israeli soccer team, Maccabi Haifa, are gathered in Place de la Concorde as of 5:50 PM on October 25. There are currently over 800 police officers present, and people are reportedly setting off smoke bombs to celebrate Maccabi Haifa. The public has been told to leave the area.
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.