On 25 through 28 October, warnings were issued for southern Italy, especially Calabria and Sicily regions, due to severe weather conditions. Heavy rainfall and strong winds have hit the regions, disrupting transportation and infrastructure. At least one person has died and others are missing. Flash floods and landslides are likely to occur.
On 25 October, all taxi transportation services in Manchala, Ecuador will go on strike. The event will be held to protest the rise in fear caused by rising fuel prices. Commuters may face inconveniences as a result of the protest.
Potential disruptions are likely to occur due to railway strikes from 24-25 October in Milan, Italy. Trenord regional railway service will resume temporarily at 03:00 local time on 25 October and again at 02:00 on 26 October. Commuters may face inconveniences as a result of the strikes and are encouraged to seek alternative means of transportation.
On 24 October in Stretford, a protest will be held at Old Trafford football stadium before 16:30. The protest is by Manchester United supporters demanding new leadership and better support for the team. Similar protests resulted in travel disruption and violence.
Heavy rains from the southwest monsoon have led to flooding of roads nationwide, especially in rural areas since 17 October. Disruptions to travel are expected until at least 30 October, with 22-25 October bringing the largest amount of rainfall, and roads have become blocked. Landslides are possible in mountainous areas.
On 23 October, unionized police officers have organized protests against the rising incidents of violence towards security officers. Demonstrators are expected to gather in Barcelona and at the Parliament of Catalonia at 18:30 local time and march to Placa de Sant Jaume. Officers have threatened to conduct work stoppages on the date indicated.
On 16 October in Vienna, demonstrations will be held by pro-life and pro-choice organizations. Pro-life organizations will gather in Karlspatz at 13:30 while pro-choice organizations will have counter-demonstrations at Ressel Park and Babenbergerstraße at 11:00. Possibility for clashes between the two groups is expected.
From 10-11 October, a 24-hour strike has been planned nationwide for all public transportation services in Italy. The event will take place to demand improved working conditions and contract extensions.
On 8 October, a 24-hour strike is being planned by workers of the Comboios de Portugal and Infraestruturas de Portugal railway companies. Workers are demanding salary increases, the recruitment of more employees, and possibilities for professional progression. Similar strikes in the past have limited train operations throughout the country.
On 7 October, Chiba, Japan experienced a 5.9 magnitude earthquake at 22:41 local time. While no significant infrastructure damage has been reported yet, there are railway delays between Chiba and Tokyo.
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