Members in Okinawa and Kyushu regions should plan for potential travel disruption during Tropical Storm Chan-hom until at least 10 October. Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) says the storm could strengthen as it moves in a northwesterly direction. Heavy rain and strong winds are expected across Okinawa from 7 October, and several prefectures in Kyushu from 9 October, potentially causing flooding and landslides.
Strikes organized by the Air Traffic Controllers Association (EEEKE) and the Union of Electric Engineers for Air Traffic Safety (ENIMAEK) over unpaid salaries will occur nationwide on 7-8 October. On both days, EEEKE workers will be on strike from 08:00 to 12:00 local time and ENIMAEK workers will be on strike from 12:00 to 16:00 local time.
On 6 October, an unexploded Second World War ordnance was discovered during construction works in the area of Luxemburger Strasse in the Klettenberg district. Operations to dispose of the ordnance are expected in the coming hours. People are required to evacuate the vicinity until the bomb is defused.
Clashes between police and protesters at the intersection of Route 5 and Avenida Francisco de Aguirre, in La Serena neighborhood in Coquimbo, Elqui Province, Chile tonight 5 October. The protesters have reportedly blocked part of Avenida Francisco de Aguirre with burning objects.
Heavy rain and associated flooding have affected much of the Southland region (South Island). Environment Southland (ES) has issued a flood warning due to rising rivers in the region. The New Zealand MetService forecasts heavy rain and strong winds until at least 6 October in Westland district, Otago, Southland, Fiordland, and Canterbury regions. Further disruptions, including power outages, can be expected.
Protests by anti-fascist groups against the far-right Golden Dawn party are scheduled to take place on 7 October. In Athens, activists will gather from 09:00 (local time) at the Court of Appeals. In Thessaloniki (Central Macedonia region), a related protest is scheduled for 09:30 (local time) on Archaias Agoras Square. Further gatherings should be anticipated in urban centers across the country.
A series of 85 wildfires broke out early on 1 October claiming four lives, causing hospitalizations, and damaging structures. 43 fires remain active, as high wind gusts complicate firefighting efforts. Transportation in parts of Luhansk oblast has been limited to emergency responders as fires may continue to spread in the upcoming hours.
Students protesting classroom overcrowding during COVID-19 clashed with police in Athens on 1 October. Demonstrations began at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, then marched to the parliament building. Tear gas was deployed to disperse crowds after protesters threw gasoline bombs at police. Continued protests and travel disruptions in Athens are likely in the short term.
Nurses in Argentina are planning to stage a nationwide protest on 1 October. The work stoppage will involve nurses in public hospitals across the country protesting the implementation of lower salaries. Protests will be held in the capital at 11:00 local time in front of the Palace of the Argentine National Congress and 13:00 at the city legislative building.
Istanbul should anticipate for travel disruptions that are due to weather, such as flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall through 30 September. Heavy rainfall in Istanbul has caused flash floods as well as hail and strong winds with great potential to blow trees down and cause road blocks.