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.
Through at least September 4th, Typhoon Shanshan is forecast to continue northeast across Japan from the Kyushu region through Shikoku, Kinki, Chobu, and Kanto, potentially reaching as far northeast as Tokyo. The storm caused landslides and destruction in Kyushu. Train, ferry, and bus services have been halted in the regions affected.
Nurses across the Algarve region in Portugal will go on strike from August 22-23. These nurses are demanding better wages and working conditions, and the strike is likely to cause major delays to hospitals and emergency services.
On August 14, the União Nacional dos Estudantes (UNE) students’ union will lead nationwide protests to denounce recent education reforms. While most protests are expected at government buildings in urban centers, previous UNE calls for protest have resulted in associated demonstrations on the University of São Paulo campus.
Starting August 5 in Murcia, Spain, ambulance drivers will strike indefinitely. The strikes are organized by the Central Workers’ Union over pay and working conditions. Specific timetables and an end date are unknown.
In the early hours of July 26, arson attacks were carried out on France’s train network. Lines connecting Paris to cities such as Lille, Bordeaux, and Strasbourg are damaged. Lines from London to Paris have also been disrupted. The attack took place just hours before the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games.
From July 27- 29, demonstrators will hold nationwide protests demanding the resignation of President Dina Boluarte. The protests coincide with the national holiday, Fiestas Patrias Peruanas. Flashpoints will include main plazas and government buildings. Heightened security measures will be enforced, including vehicle stops.
On July 25 at 6:00 PM, a large crowd of protesters will gather at the Place de la République in Paris, France. The protest is organized to denounce implications of the Olympic Games, such as environmental consequences. The protest is scheduled for just one day before the Games’ opening ceremony.