A protest has been called on July 17 to take a stand against police brutality and state-sponsored violence, following the death of a 30-year-old bricklayer in police custody. Protests will begin at 10:00 local time at the Niños Héroes roundabout before moving to Plaza de Armas, where a demonstration will be held. Clashes between civilians and police forces are possible.
Leftist groups have called for a protest in Athens on July 16 to denounce the government’s repressive attitude following the violent suppression of a protest on July 9 by the police. The protest will occur at 19:00 local time in the area of the Propylaea Monument. Violent police intervention is expected following the behavior which inspired the demonstration.
Forecasts indicate that a heatwave will persist through at least July 17 across portions of Portugal and southern and western Spain. Temperatures of 35-40ºC (95-104ºF) are expected throughout much of the affected area. The extended period of intense heat could cause increased wildfire spreads, heat strokes, warped rail tracks, and severe dehydration.
Far-left groups have planned a demonstration to denounce neo-fascist sentiments allegedly promoted by far-right party Alternative for Germany. Protesters believe that far-right groups are promoting an agenda that is contributing to a rise in racist and Islamophobic incidents in Germany. The protest will take place at Hermannplatz at 16:00 local time on July 19.
Severe thunderstorms, hail, and possible flooding are forecasted to develop in western and southern Mexico at least until July 16, 2020. Forecast models indicate the strongest activity will occur in southern Jalisco, Colima, eastern Guerrero, and southwestern Oaxaca. Gusts in excess of 97 kph (60 mph) are possible and could cause power outages.
On July 10, floods began in the Assam region of India affecting more than 1.3 million people and causing at least 44 deaths. Several roads, bridges, embankments, and other infrastructure have been damaged due to heavy rain, landslides, and erosions. The Brahmaputra River is also flowing above the danger level. Severe weather is likely to persist until July 16. Expect travel disruptions.
Authorities will begin the disposal of an unexploded World War II-era bomb at 8:00 July 15. Authorities will impose an 800 meter (2,600 feet) exclusion zone around Arado Lake, where it was discovered. All buildings within the exclusion zone must be evacuated by 8:00, including residences. Numerous roads will be closed and S-Bahn metro trains from Berlin will stop at Potsdam-Babelsberg station until the operation has concluded.
On 14 July a protest is planned to begin at Place de la Republique and will march to Place de la Bastille. This protest by healthcare workers coincides with another rally planned by the Yellow Vests. Security may forcibly disperse the protesters, creating risk for bystanders.
Activist groups in Brazil have called for nationwide protests throughout Brazil on July 10 to denounce President Bolsonaro and the government’s mismanagement of the nation during the COVID-19 outbreak. Protests are expected to follow social distancing guidelines but police and Pro-Bolsonaro group violence is still likely to occur.
Severe weather conditions in Western Cape have caused travel disruptions. Vehicles have been damaged and stranded on the N2 highway near Baden Powell Drive, Cape Town, and a road between Villiersdorp and Worcester. Hundreds of residents across Western Cape have been affected by widespread power outages due to weather conditions. Another cold front is expected to hit Western Cape on July 10, in the afternoon or evening. The cold front will bring heavy rain, snow, gale-force winds.
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