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Thousands evacuated and 17 killed in Jakarta, Indonesia on March 3 after a fuel depot explosion.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / March 3, 2023 March 3, 2023

Thousands have been evacuated in Jakarta, Indonesia after an explosion of a fuel depot on March 3. The state-owned fuel storage station in North Jakarta exploded at approximately 8:00 pm local time, killing 17 and wounding more. There are reports that the fire was put out by 10:30 pm local time, with evacuations in the area ordered as a precaution. Investigations point to a direct lightning strike as the cause of the explosion and fire.

Atucha Nuclear Power plant in Buenos Aires, Argentina was overloaded on March 1, leaving much of the country without power.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / March 1, 2023 March 1, 2023

The Atucha Nuclear Power plant in Buenos Aires, Argentina was overloaded in the midst of a heat wave, leaving hundreds of thousands without power. Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Santa Fe, La Rioja, and Tucuman have all reported mass blackouts. Airports have reported cancellations and flight groundings in response.

On February 28, six people were killed and dozens injured during a train collision near Tempe, Greece.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 28, 2023 February 28, 2023

Six people were killed and dozens injured when a freight and passenger train collided near Tempe, Greece on February 28. Several train cars were derailed and at least three cars caught on fire, burning several passengers inside. Emergency services are on the scene to triage injured passengers and fight the ongoing fire.

Expect flight disruptions and increased security due to a bomb threat at Eindhoven Airport in Eindhoven, Netherlands on February 24.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 24, 2023 February 24, 2023

On February 24, a flight bound for Eindhoven International Airport from Prague was targeted by a bomb threat. The Dutch military is currently inspecting the aircraft for explosives, and all flights in and out of Eindhoven have been grounded until further notice.

Expect large crowds surrounding the Hofburg palace in Vienna, Austria through tomorrow during the annual right-wing Akademikerball.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 23, 2023 February 23, 2023

Large crowds are expected to gather on February 23-24 in Vienna, Austria to protest the Akademikerball, a gathering of right-wing German and Austrian nationalists. Previous anti-Akademikerball protests have been peaceful, but drawn crowds of up to 10,000 demonstrators.

Popocatepetl Volcano, near Mexico City, sees renewed eruptions on February 17; disaster warning level elevated.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 20, 2023 February 20, 2023

On February 17, Mexican authorities elevated the disaster warning level for Popocatepetl Volcano, near Mexico City and Puebla, to Yellow 2. The new level prohibits approaching the volcano and advises residences in the area to prepare for evacuation. Eruptions are continuing as of February 20.

Nurses to strike for 48 hours beginning March 1 throughout England, United Kingdom

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 20, 2023 February 20, 2023

Nurses are expected to strike at a number of hospitals throughout England, United Kingdom beginning March 1 for 48 hours. The strikes are due to an ongoing pay dispute and are expected to impact emergency, accident, and maternity services, causing staffing shortages in these departments.

On February 20, anti-war protesters plan to gather at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany beginning at 2:00 PM local time.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 20, 2023 February 20, 2023

An anti-war protest is planned at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany on February 20 at 2:00 PM local time. The protesters are demonstrating against the German government’s and other European countries’ contributions of material support to Ukraine, and demand European powers negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine.

A shooting on February 20 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has left one dead, others injured during Carnival celebrations.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 20, 2023 February 20, 2023

Early February 20 there was a shooting in the Mage district of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event occurred in the Praia de Maua, a very popular center for international travelers. One fatality has been reported, with several other injuries. This area is known to host events for Carnival, and is well frequented by tourists.

On February 19, Brazil’s government announced a state of emergency after were 36 killed after flooding in Sao Paulo.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 20, 2023 February 20, 2023

On February 19, heavy rain caused floods and landslides which killed at least 26 people and displaced over 500 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The government also declared a state of “public calamity” following the disaster in São Sebastião, Ubatuba, Bertioga, Caraguatatuba, Ilhabela. Weather forecasts show that the heavy rain will continue for the next week; rescue operations remain ongoing.

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Thousands evacuated and 17 killed in Jakarta, Indonesia on March 3 after a fuel depot explosion.

Atucha Nuclear Power plant in Buenos Aires, Argentina was overloaded on March 1, leaving much of the country without power.

On February 28, six people were killed and dozens injured during a train collision near Tempe, Greece.

Expect flight disruptions and increased security due to a bomb threat at Eindhoven Airport in Eindhoven, Netherlands on February 24.

Expect large crowds surrounding the Hofburg palace in Vienna, Austria through tomorrow during the annual right-wing Akademikerball.

Popocatepetl Volcano, near Mexico City, sees renewed eruptions on February 17; disaster warning level elevated.

Nurses to strike for 48 hours beginning March 1 throughout England, United Kingdom

On February 20, anti-war protesters plan to gather at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany beginning at 2:00 PM local time.

A shooting on February 20 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has left one dead, others injured during Carnival celebrations.

On February 19, Brazil’s government announced a state of emergency after were 36 killed after flooding in Sao Paulo.

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