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.
The Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 3 (MRT-3) rail services have been suspended from July 7 to July 11 by the Department of Transportation. This suspension is due to several employees testing positive for COVID-19.
Beginning on June 13th health workers and professionals have called for an indefinite strike. The strike will continue until demands are met by the Ministry of Health. This strike will lead to major disruptions in public health services.
Protests denouncing the government’s Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 are likely to last until July 9 nationwide. Protests are likely in major cities such as Metro Manila and Cebu City. Demonstrators previously gathered at multiple university campuses and may also march or motorcade in city centers. Transportation is expected to be impacted or delayed.
Russia is encountering an unusually dry season and will experience sporadic wildfires until the end of September. These wildfires can lead to evacuations, road closures, and ground transport diversions. The resulting smoke can irritate eyes, the respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases.
Members of the ‘Yellow Vests’ movement have called for countrywide protests on July 4. In Paris, participants are scheduled to meet at 11:30 local time in front of Levallois-Perret Town Hall before marching to Gare du Nord. In La Roche-sur-Yon. Protesters will gather at 14:00 local time at the Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee. Additional protests are likely to occur in other unannounced cities outside of other government buildings.
The political party, Brothers of Italy, have scheduled a protest for 4 July. The protest will take place at Piazza del Popolo in Rome. Local authorities have permitted a maximum of 2,000 protestors. Expect traffic delays and the possibility of violence as is common with protests in Rome.
Through July 3, orange- and red-level warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, strong winds, and tornadoes across the country have been issued. Flooding and landslides are possible due to heavy rainfall. High possibilities of power outages and transportation disruptions exist, including delays and cancellations of flights and trains.