On September 26, Peru declared a sixty-day state of emergency for several districts until at least November 25 due to transport strikes and associated protests. The right to free transit, assembly, and warrantless searches are suspended under this state of emergency. Several schools and universities have canceled classes and curfews and stay-at-home orders are possible.
Security has been heightened at several religious sites across Mumbai, India, for upcoming religious festivals. India’s Intelligence Bureau issued an alert on September 28 for possible terror activity throughout the city. Precautions are being taken.
From September 23 to September 26, there will be planned power outages nationwide in Ecuador from 10 PM to 6 AM due to a nationwide energy crisis. Curfews will be put into place and disruptions to transportation and telecommunications are expected.
On October 1, union workers will strike in Brussels, Belgium, to denounce the deterioration of working conditions. Brussels Airlines has canceled most flights scheduled in Belgium for October 1 due to staff shortages. Other airlines may follow. Disruptions to public services and businesses are expected.
On September 13, the US Embassy in Kenya issued an alert for terrorism and kidnapping nationwide citing the approach of anniversary dates for previous attacks on September 21 and October 7. Potential targets include places of worship, tourist destinations such as hotels, malls, and markets, as well as schools and restaurants.
From September 18 at 10 PM to September 19 at 6 AM there will be a planned power outage nationwide in Ecuador to allow for maintenance work. The outage will impact transportation and businesses, leading to potential disruptions in internet service, ATMs, and fueling stations. Electronic security systems may also be affected, which could increase the risk of criminal activity.
Storm Boris continues to batter Central and Eastern Europe, bringing heavy rainfall and severe flooding throughout the region since September 12. Transportation has been severely disrupted in affected areas, with rail services suspended and hundreds of roads shut down across several countries. Thousands have been evacuated across Austria, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Romania, and Slovakia.
Air traffic controllers will participate in strikes demanding wage adjustments across Argentina from September 6 to September 28, specifically September 7, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 27, and 28. All flights will be affected.
Cases of dengue fever, a disease transmitted by infected mosquito bites, are increasing in Costa Rica with 19,938 cases this year compared to 7,939 cases this time last year. The province of Alajuela is most affected. Symptoms include fever along with headaches, pain behind eyes, muscle/joint pain, rash, easy bruising, and/or nose or gum bleeding.
Until at least September 10, severe weather causing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms is expected across Italy. Heavy rainfall has already caused floods, landslides, and damage to infrastructure affecting travel. This is likely to continue. Evacuation orders for low-lying communities are possible.
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