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.
Adverse weather conditions in the coming hours on 8 July are expected to cause travel disruption throughout the Western and Central areas of Japan. These weather conditions are likely to cause floods, landslides, and electrical outages. There are reports of ongoing disruptions on train lines and could lead to flight disruption in the Kansai International Airport and Hiroshima Airport.
Wildfires continue in the province of British Columbia due to the recent heatwave that has affected the area. There are currently over 200 wildfires taking place throughout the province as firefighters and emergency officials try to control them. Expect intense episodes of smoke in the coming days.
A large explosion occurred in the area of Jebel Ali Port at approximately 23:45 local time. Current reports indicate an explosion aboard an oil tanker. Additionally, multiple sources report a fire has broken out at the port.
There will be a unionized metro strike in Athens at 21:00 on 7 July, over a labor dispute with management. The strike will most likely affect all services on Athens metro lines 1, 2, 3 during the strike. This may also cause overcrowding on other forms of public transportation.
Employees of the airport authority Paris Aéroport are planned to participate in a strike on 9 July. The strike will impact services and operations at Paris Orly Airport (ORY), Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), and Paris Le Bourget Airport (LBG).