From October 16 through October 20, Italy will experience severe rainfall and storms across the country with high potential for flooding and landslides. The weather will be most intense in the regions of Tuscany and Liguria. The regions of Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont, and Lombardy will also experience serious weather, though less severe.
Over the coming week, activists affiliated with the National Universities Union Front will strike and protest across Argentina. The actions are to denounce President Milei’s prevention of funding increases for public universities. Affiliated university workers will strike nationwide from October 17-18. Associated protests have taken place at various universities including Universidad Nacional de La Plata and Universidad de Buenos Aires. Additional protests are likely through at least October 21. Minor clashes are possible.
Until at least April, expect disruptions to travel and essential services caused by the start of monsoon season in Asia and the Pacific. Flooding, heavy rainfall, and landslides are common, especially in low-lying communities.
As of October 14, the greater São Paulo area in Brazil is facing power outages and infrastructure damage as a result of recent severe weather. The Cotia, Taboão da Serra, and São Bernardo De Campo municipalities are the most heavily affected. Water services have also been affected, and repairs will likely take over a week.
Beginning October 15, the Pune Petrol Dealers’ Association is beginning an indefinite strike in the region of Pune, India. For the duration of the strike, the association’s tankers will not be filled. The strike is in response to rampant fuel theft and unfair business practices. Protests in association with the strike are likely.
Between October 11 and 13, attackers may target a synagogue, mosque, or temple, causing risks to safety and possible travel disruptions. The United States Embassy in Romania issued an alert after becoming aware of possible threats targeting religious institutions. This coincides with the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur.
On October 12 at 2:30 PM, social activists will gather at Victoria Square before marching through nearby streets to denounce the torture and killing of a Pakistani immigrant in police custody in September. At 7:30 PM, anti-war activists will gather at Propylaea Square to denounce Greece’s NATO involvement. Both will be well attended. Increased police presence and disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Minor clashes between police and demonstrators are possible.
On October 13 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, protesters will gather in Queen’s Gardens and march through nearby streets. Multiple activist groups are expected to call for an immediate ceasefire and de-escalation in the Middle East. Clashes between protesters and police are possible, and a large turnout is expected.
Over the coming hours, security forces will conduct an operation in Tabasco State in and around Villahermosa due an outbreak of violence. Several businesses and vehicles have been set on fire and two people have been injured so far. Several roads have been blocked outside the capital, including the Sierra Bridge. Significant security presence and disruptions to travel and emergency services are likely.
On October 12 at 9:00 PM, railway workers will go on strike in Italy for 24-hours. Cub Trasporti and SGB will call for a new contract and increased safety measures. This will affect the Trenitalia, Trenord, and Italo operators who are responsible for railway travel nationwide. Disruptions to travel and businesses are expected.