Tropical Storm In-Fa will pass through Okinawa on 20-21 July. According to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, heavy rain and wind gusts exceeding 80 miles per hour are predicted. This will lead to flooding, landslides, and structural damage in Okinawa similar to recent storms in the area. Travel disruptions at the Naha Airport (OKA) are possible.
Anti-Racism activist Assa Traore has organized a press conference and protest march against police violence on 17 July. The initial gathering will take place at 14:00 local time at the Persan-Beaumont train station. Other protests related to the initial one are expected to take place in other major urban centers. Gatherings of fewer than 5,000 are allowed, but security forces may use heavy measures to disperse unruly crowds.
As of 16 July, at least 100 people have been killed in Germany, 22 in Belgium, and over 1,500 have been reported missing due to heavy rainfall. The areas most heavily affected by the rain are Rhineland-Palatinate, North Rhine-Westphalia where 4,500 residents were evacuated due to structural damage to the Steinbach dam, and Saarland. Flash flooding and landslides have been occurring throughout the region.
Yellow vest protestors plan to protest in Paris on 14 July. Participants are expected to gather at Champs-Elysees at 10:00 local time. A march will also be staged at 15:00, where participants will gather at Place de Clichy before marching to Place de la Republique. Protests are against the implementation of the Health Pass, providing COVID-19 vaccination, and will take place in addition to Bastille Day events.
A storm warning has been initiated until 14 July in case of flash floods and other destructive weather systems in Western Australia. The inclement weather is likely to cause disruptions in power, travel routes, and at the Perth Airport (PER).
On 12 July, authorities deployed the military to the Gauteng and Kwazulu Natal Provinces in response to ongoing violent protests. Hundreds of demonstrators have been arrested for rioting due to participation in looting, arson, and vandalism. As of 21:33 local time, at least 219 people have been arrested and at least six have been killed.
On 12 July in Ayutthaya, Thailand officials are responding to a chemical leak at a factory in the Bang Pa-In Industrial Estate. Time and cause of the incident are unclear. The incident left 35 employees unconscious. Officials may issue evacuation orders for nearby buildings.
Wildfires are widely occurring and will continue to affect living arrangements and available transportation routes. Currently, there are 166 fires burning across the province that have caused travel disruptions and closures on Highway 1 and Highway 12 as well as rail lines.
Demonstrations are scheduled for 12 July up until the end of August in Northern Ireland. The gatherings are a part of Irish independence groups taking part in the marching season. Heightened security may be present.
Temperatures are expected to reach 105°F (44°C) across southern Spain from 10-11 July 2021. This will increase the likelihood of heat-related illness in locations that lack adequate ventilation and air conditioning.
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