On 24 June flooding at the Zurich Airport (ZRH) has led to the suspension of Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Long-distance trains heading for the Airport will not make a stop at ZRH. The situation will be investigated for the severity of the flood and possible damages.
On 23 June a wildfire continues to grow in Yellowhead County (Alberta province). Portions of Highway 16 have been closed and evacuation orders are in place. The fire is expected to persist due to local temperature increases.
On 24 June, a protest is scheduled to occur at 10:00 local time. The protest is in response to a lack of employment opportunities for the youth of South Africa and will gather at Mary Fitzgerald Square before marching to the Constitutional Court along Hospital Street in Braamfontein.
On 22 June at 15:16 local time, a magnitude-5.3 earthquake struck 38 km southwest of Salamanca. The effects of the earthquake were most likely felt in the Coquimbo Region, Valparaiso Region, and the Santiago Metropolitan Region. No damage or casualties have been reported, however slight damage may be likely along with upcoming aftershocks.
Transit by train is expected to pause after a fatal accident involving a freight train and two passenger buses in the Helwan district on 21 June. As of 22 June, another fatal accident in Alexandria left approximately 45 passengers injured. Following the incidents are disruptions to rail service travel and vehicular traffic.
Demonstrators are planning to protest on 23 June demanding the cancellation of the Summer Olympics. Demonstrators will be meeting on 23 June at 18:00 in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and begin their march to Shinku ATLA at 19:00. The event is expected to be peaceful.
Between 23 and 27 June, disruption should be anticipated due to planned anti-government gatherings. These individuals plan to protest against the UK’s departure from the European Union. These protests will begin on 23 June outside Parliament Square from 11:00 to 19:00 local time.
On 19 June at 13:00 local time, protesters are gathering in front of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. Recent protests have had violent outbreaks due to rising tensions. It is expected to start peaceful but may become violent and destructive as the protest continues.
Renfe railway employees will be striking in the province of Leon on 23, 25, and 27 June and halting work. Railway stoppages will occur on 23 June from 13:00 to 17:00 and 22:00 to 23:59, 25 June from 00:01 to 23:00, and 27 June from 13:00 to 17:00 and 22:00 to 23:59.
Level 10 wildfire warnings have been issued for the Dawid Kruiper, Kareeberg, and Kheis municipalities of the Northern Cape Province since15 June. The fires can spread quickly and can result in severe or fatal injuries and damaged infrastructure in the area. The wildfires may also lead to poor travel conditions, causing delay or disruption.
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