Advisories

Anticipate heightened security and traffic disruptions in La Paz, Bolivia, during a teachers’ demonstration on April 21 and 22 at 9:00 AM. 

Teachers will demonstrate in La Paz, Bolivia, on April 21 and 22 at 9:00 AM. The CONMERB union organized the demonstration to demand higher pay and better working conditions. Participants will gather at the CONMERB headquarters before marching to a currently unspecified location. Organizers anticipate a sizable turnout which will likely cause traffic disruptions and heightened security.

Anticipate disruption from heavy rainfall and flooding in Wellington, New Zealand, until April 21.

Anticipate heavy rainfall and flooding in Wellington, New Zealand until at least 6:00 PM on April 21. A state of emergency and red warnings are in place for heavy rain, as authorities anticipate  3-4 inches on April 20 and 21. Previous heavy rain on April 18  increases the risk of flooding, which will likely disrupt transportation and may prompt evacuations.

Expect travel delays and heightened security due to the London Marathon in London, United Kingdom, from April 23-April 27.

The 46th London Marathon will draw more than 50,000 runners and hundreds of thousands of spectators. Heightened security will be present along the route. Road closures will affect traffic and pedestrians along the marathon routes. The three starting points are Charlton Way, St. John’s Park, and Shooter’s Hill Road, and the finish line is The Mall in St. James’ Park. Expect disruptions from April 23- April 27.

Anticipate strong winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, and power outages in eastern Argentina until at least April 16.

Severe weather is ongoing in eastern Argentina and will continue until at least April 16. Heavy rainfall has flooded roadways and knocked out power in several areas.  An orange alert for rain is in place for Entre Rios province and yellow alerts are in place for parts of Buenos Aires, Corrientes, and Santa Fe provinces. Anticipate further flooding, heavy rain, strong winds and hail until at least April 16.

Anticipate flight delays and cancellations during a nationwide strike in Germany on April 16 and April 17.

Lufthansa-employed pilots will strike nationwide in Germany on April 16-17, causing widespread flight cancellations. The Vereinigung Cockpit union organized the strike which will significantly affect the Lufthansa airline and its subsidiaries, CityLine and Eurowings  Participants are demanding better working conditions and more robust pension infrastructure. This follows two earlier Lufthansa strikes in April, which caused short-notice flight delays and cancellations.

Nurses will strike nationwide in Zimbabwe April 15–17, disrupting healthcare services and limiting access to non-emergency care.

Healthcare workers affiliated with the Zimbabwe Nurses Association will strike April 15-17 due to ongoing grievances over low wages, poor working conditions, and resource shortages in the public health sector. The strike is expected to disrupt routine and outpatient services, though critical and emergency care will remain operational. Patients may experience longer wait times and limited service availability.

Eight people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in London, United Kingdom; monitor for symptoms.

Incident Details Legionnaires’ disease is a bacterial infection caused by an increase in Legionella bacteria present in waterways. Around five percent of people affected by the bacteria will experience serious …

Eight people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease in London, United Kingdom; monitor for symptoms. Read More »

Unionized health workers for the Vivantes hospital group will strike indefinitely starting April 15 in Berlin, Germany.

Incident Details Healthcare workers belonging to Verdi Union will strike indefinitely in Berlin, Germany, starting April 15 over pay disputes. Verdi Union workers make up a large portion of the …

Unionized health workers for the Vivantes hospital group will strike indefinitely starting April 15 in Berlin, Germany. Read More »

Estimated 200 dead following airstrike hit in Jilli Market in Nigeria on April 11; expect heightened security and demonstrations.

Incident Details Airstrikes conducted by the Nigerian military on April 11 have resulted in an estimated 200 civilian deaths. The Nigerian Air Force launched an investigation with the military confirming …

Estimated 200 dead following airstrike hit in Jilli Market in Nigeria on April 11; expect heightened security and demonstrations. Read More »

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