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.
Beginning September 9, Mexican authorities will maintain heightened security posture in Culiacan and nearby areas of Sinaloa through September. Gang-violence has been prominent in the region with two dead and six injured as of September 11.
On September 11, protesters will gather in Mexico City to protest new judicial reform passed by the Mexican government. Protests will be located at the Former Senate Headquarters and the Senate of the Republic. These protests are expected to last through through the week.
On September 7, flooding from the recent heavy rains in Southern France collapsed a section of Route Nationale 134 in Pyrenees-Atlantiques, just outside Urdos. The collapse has rendered the section of RN 134 impassable, and travel between the region and the French-Spanish border will be extremely limited for the time being. No estimate was given on when the route would be fixed.
Until at least September 9, severe storms are expected to continue across Morocco. Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected to cause severe flooding and damage to infrastructure. Electricity, telecommunications, and travel are all likely to be affected. Draa-Tafilalet and Souss-Massa as well as other southernmost regions are expected to be most affected.
On September 7, large events will be held across Brazil to celebrate the country’s 202nd independence day. The main government parade will occur along the Monumental Axis in Brasília, but celebrations will be held nationwide. Heightened security measures should be expected due to large crowds.
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.
Since September 2, truckers in Colombia are striking and blocking major roads in protest of increased diesel prices. The roadblocks are concentrated in Bogota, but are also present in Medellin, Barranquilla, and Cali. The strike has significantly affected the availability of food and goods countrywide. There is no determined end date to the strike or roadblocks.
Until at least September 1, severe weather is expected across Gujarat, India, including heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding and landslides. Traffic on five National highways and 66 State highways have been suspended. Public transportation will likely face widespread disruptions.
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