Severe wind and rain are expected to impact Thailand due to the intensification of the southwest monsoon through September 29. The entire country is affected but the northern provinces have seen the most severe impact, including flooding and landslides. As of September 23, 35 deaths have been reported. Power outages are reported and evacuation orders have been issued throughout the country.
On September 24, a political protest march lead by the former Bolivian president arrived in La Paz, Bolivia, creating broad security concerns. The march began on September 17 with the objective of reaching of La Paz. The march has already created political violence between supporters and opponents, and is likely to cause further unrest until its dissipation.
As of September 24, recent heavy rains have caused landslides and flooding in London and the surrounding area. The severe weather and flash floods have impacted London roads and the London Underground transport network. So far, transport between Rayners Lane, Richmond, South Acton, and Uxbridge has been suspended.
Aviation workers intend to strike for 24 hours on September 24. Workers will strike in protest of low wages and limited workplace safety standards. The strike will affect major Italian airports and airlines including but not limited to: Rome (FCO), Milan (MXP), Venice (VCE), Olbia (OLB), easyJet (U2), and Air Dolomiti (EN). Travel disruptions can be expected across Italy for the duration of the strike and in the days thereafter.
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 27 at 4:00 PM, protesters from climate action group Elokapina (Finnish Extinction Rebellion) and additional activists will gather along Mannerheimintie before marching through the streets, likely down Eteläesplanadi. Police presence and disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Minor clashes between police and demonstrators are possible.
Over the coming hours, activists will continue to demonstrate across South Africa to denounce an increase in electricity prices from proposed tariff hikes. Demonstrations are taking place in public squares, major roadways, transportation hubs, and government buildings across all nine provinces. Police are present, and demonstrations are disrupting travel on roads and walkways. Essential services may be delayed.
From September 20-24, FGC railway workers in the Catalonia region of Spain will go on strike due to poor working conditions. The Workers’ Commission called the strike following unlawful employer practices by the FGC.
On September 23, transportation workers from De Lijn will go on strike in Flanders, Belgium indefinitely. “Essential employees” will join the strike if negotiations do not restart in the next week. De Lijn is responsible for transportation in the Flemish region of Belgium.