As of 1 March, a developing cyclone has been forecast to strengthen as it tracks north off of the Queensland coast. The storm is predicted to become a Category-2 cyclone as it turns southward throughout 2-3 March. The storm’s intensity is uncertain and changes in its path are unpredictable.
On 3 March, the Indian National Congress plans to hold an encirclement protest at the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Members are denouncing the increasing price of fuel. The event is expected to attract hundreds of participants and start late morning and last until the afternoon.
On 1 March, activist groups will stage disruptive protests in major cities. This will likely cause vehicular traffic due to roadblocks, and possibly even greater disruptions to transport throughout the cities at metro stations. Police will deploy to major cities and clashes are possible.
On February 27, a protest is planned to take place in Kyiv at 12:00, at an unspecified location. Activists are protesting to demand the release of a lawyer-activist who was sentenced to prison. Reports indicate that protesters are planning to continue to stage demonstrations until their demands are met.
On 27 February planned demonstrations will occur in Piazza San Silvestro at 15:00 local time. Protests are aimed to oppose the recent appointment of Mario Draghi as the new prime minister. Police presence is likely to provide security, which may result in transportation disruptions and attempts to disperse the crowd due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Rounds of strong winds, heavy rainfall, and likely flooding are forecast to occur in southern and western South Island through at least 25 February. Warnings have been issued across the affected areas.
On 25 February, an indefinite transport strike is scheduled throughout Tamil Nadu. The strike involves up to 100,000 transportation employees and could affect up to 80 percent of government bus services. The opposition party, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), is involved.
On 27 February, a demonstration is going to occur with at least 200 participants gathering on Wilhelmstrasse 92 at 11:00 local time. The event is being organized by the Committee for the Establishment of an African Monument in Berlin whose members are demanding government recognition of crimes against people of African origin.
Significant disruption and extensive travel delays are expected on 24 February due to nationwide protests about rising unemployment, poverty, and inequality. A majority of protests are planned for urban areas and heightened security is expected to accompany them.
Due to Purim celebrations occurring from 25-26 February, security forces are expected to heighten security countrywide. Roadblocks and checkpoints are likely to be established at entry points to major cities. Major traffic disruptions are likely countrywide. Movement is expected to be restricted in the West Bank. Several West Bank checkpoints are expected to be closed. Clashes here between Palestinians, Israelis, and security forces are possible.