A state of emergency remains for all of the Canterbury region on South Island due to the widespread flooding. Roadways in the area have been severely damaged, including the Ashburton Bridge on State Highway 1, causing major travel disruptions. Restoration efforts are underway. Adverse weather conditions will continue over the next few days.
On 5 June in Frankfurt, Germany at 16:00 local time there are plans of a pro-Palestinian demonstration which may cause disruptions. Participants are set to gather at Frankfurt Central Station. Disruption may increase travel times and disrupt railway travel. Demonstrations are due to recent hostility between Israelis and Palestinians.
On 2 June, police responded to a bomb threat near the District Court building in Gothenburg. Police are currently investigating and have blocked off areas of the Ullevigatan Road. Expect heightened security forces in the area in the coming hours.
Recent clashes between Israel and Palestine have sparked military operations throughout the region. Israeli Defense Forces have urged civilians in the Gaza area to leave as they intend to carry out strikes. In addition, Tel Aviv and surrounding areas have been targeted by missile/rocket attacks. Casualties have been reported.
Travelers can expect moderate to significant delays at airports throughout Italy on 15 May as workers intend on participating in a strike throughout the country. Workers at Florence Regional Airport and Pisa International Airport are expected to participate.
Transportation workers are planning a strike on 12 May. Services on railways, metros, and bus systems may be temporarily disrupted. Specifically in Rome from 08:30-12:30, Bologna 11:00-15:00, Naples 11:30-15:30, and Palermo 09:00-13:00.
Between 6 and 13 May, expect elevated security around Jerusalem as Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) celebrations occur. Celebrations are to begin the evening of 9 May through 10 May. Roadblocks and checkpoints throughout Jerusalem are likely. Restrictions may be imposed on tourist sites and transportation as well.
As of 5 May, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) issues and extended a level 6 orange-level warning through 7 May in the Western Cape Province. Warnings are due to heavy rainfall and likely flooding. Meanwhile, damaging wind and disruptive rain have been reported for areas including Cape Town and the Eastern Cape Province. Closure of the N12 highway at Meiringspoort Pass was also reported due to flooding. The South African Air Force is on standby to provide rescue via helicopters.
A 24-hour strike in Athens on behalf of unionized public transportation workers is set to occur on 6 May. Protests aim to denounce attempts on behalf of the government to undermine labor rights. Cancellations and delays across all public transportation is extremely likely either from the strikes or due to increased demand on available transportation. Protests in city centers likely to be met by police.
Nationwide ongoing protests as of 4 May in Colombia have intensified leading to violent clashes with police. Additionally, protests near the University of Cauca and the Industrial University of Santander have led to looting and have been met with tear gas, water cannons, and stun grenades. Further unrest is expected. As a result of unrest, there have been 17 fatalities and hundreds injured as of protests on 3 May, and Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport has been temporarily closed.
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