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Over the coming days, severe weather will continue across France bringing heavy rain, flooding, and landslides.

Advisories / By Sophia Bronchetti / October 18, 2024 October 18, 2024

Severe weather will persist in France over the coming days. Heavy rain will affect eastern and southern regions until October 18, while light rain is expected in the west through October 19. Northwestern areas will face strong winds and rain until at least October 21. Flooding, landslides, power outages, and road closures have occurred, and almost 1000 people have been evacuated. Rescue operations are ongoing.
There has been one confirmed fatality.

As of October 18, Cuba is experiencing nationwide power outages due to a major power plant failure.

Advisories / By Sophia Bronchetti / October 18, 2024 October 18, 2024

As of October 18, Cuba is experiencing power outages due to a major failure at the Antonio Guiteras power plant. This has disrupted businesses, transportation, telecommunications, and increased security risks. Protests against the government may occur. Technicians are working to restore power, but there is no estimated timeline for resolution.

On October 20, protesters will gather in Tbilisi, Georgia to protest in support of European Union candidacy.

Advisories / By Nathan Thomas / October 18, 2024 October 18, 2024

Protesters will gather in areas throughout Tbilisi beginning at 5:00 PM. Following these gatherings, protesters will begin marching towards Liberty Square at 7:00 PM. Protest organizers state that protesters are gathering in support of EU candidacy for Georgia with voting taking place on October 26. Clashes with police are likely. Police have stated that tear-gas and other means of crowd control will be used, likely posing threats to bystanders.

Through at least October 21, education workers will go on strike in Peru to demand higher wages.

Advisories / By Jonathan Picard / October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024

Since October 16, education workers from the Unitary Union of Education Workers of Peru (SUTEP) are on strike indefinitely to demand higher wages. Demonstrations are expected to last through October 21 and have taken place in Lima, Arequipa, Ica, and Tumbes. Clashes between law enforcement and protesters are possible. Disruptions to classes are likely.

On October 20, activists will protest in Madrid, Spain, to denounce the deterioration of democracy and demand new general elections.

Advisories / By Rowan Lang / October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024

On October 20 at 12:00 PM, activists associated with the Platform for Constitutional Spain and affiliate organizations will protest at Plaza de Castilla. The demonstration is planned to denounce the deterioration of democracy and demand a new general election. Increased security and disruptions on roads and walkways are likely. Clashes between police and demonstrators are possible.

Over the coming months, monitor developments in South Korea and Japan amid regional tensions with North Korea.

Advisories / By Sophia Bronchetti / October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024

In the coming months, individuals in Japan and South Korea should closely monitor developments amid rising tensions with North Korea. Recently, North Korea labeled South Korea a “hostile state” following acts of aggression toward South Korea, including the destruction of roads and railways. South Korean authorities are particularly concerned as the U.S. election approaches on November 5.

From October 16 through October 20, Italy will experience severe rainfall with a high chance of flooding and landslides.

Advisories / By Aidan Bradley / October 17, 2024 October 17, 2024

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 will demonstrate throughout Argentina to denounce a presidential veto preventing increased funding for public universities.

Advisories / By Rowan Lang / October 16, 2024 October 16, 2024

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 due to the start of monsoon season in Asia and the Pacific.

Advisories / By Sophia Bronchetti / October 15, 2024 October 15, 2024

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.

Beginning October 14 in São Paulo, Brazil, damage from recent storms has left over 750,000 without power.

Advisories / By Aidan Bradley / October 14, 2024 October 14, 2024

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.

Advisories

Over the coming days, severe weather will continue across France bringing heavy rain, flooding, and landslides.

As of October 18, Cuba is experiencing nationwide power outages due to a major power plant failure.

On October 20, protesters will gather in Tbilisi, Georgia to protest in support of European Union candidacy.

Through at least October 21, education workers will go on strike in Peru to demand higher wages.

On October 20, activists will protest in Madrid, Spain, to denounce the deterioration of democracy and demand new general elections.

Over the coming months, monitor developments in South Korea and Japan amid regional tensions with North Korea.

From October 16 through October 20, Italy will experience severe rainfall with a high chance of flooding and landslides.

Over the coming week, activists will demonstrate throughout Argentina to denounce a presidential veto preventing increased funding for public universities.

Until at least April, expect disruptions due to the start of monsoon season in Asia and the Pacific.

Beginning October 14 in São Paulo, Brazil, damage from recent storms has left over 750,000 without power.

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