Advisories

Specific Times and Locations Announced for Nationwide Protests in Brazil on August 11

Previously mentioned anti-government protests throughout Brazil on 11 August were assigned times and locations. The protest is against cutting education funds and to demand the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro. Specific demonstrations have been announced for Sao Paulo outside the Municipal Theatre and Brasilia Ministry of education both at 16:00, and Rio de Janeiro Largo da Carioca at 17:00. Other protests are likely in other areas of the country.

Demonstrations to Take Place at Universities Across Brazil on August 11

Demonstrations are scheduled to occur on 11, known as National Student Day, and 18 August. These demonstrations are planned to take place at multiple universities. These protests are planned against President Jair Bolsonaro and the Brazilian government for the handling of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and over election and voting law concerns.

Tropical Storm Lupit, Now an Extratropical Cyclone, to Possibly Make Second Landfall in Japan on August 9-10

Tropical Storm Lupit, now Extratropical Cyclone Lupit, is tracking northeastward in Japan and is expected to cause continuous rain in the coming days. Cancellation of flights across the country and more are expected as the storm threatens to make a second landfall. There have been evacuation orders of more than 290,000 people across many cities in Japan.

Pro-Government March in Buenos Aires, Argentina on August 7

A march has been organized for 7 August in Buenos Aires, starting with gatherings at the San Cayetano Church, and then proceeding to Plaza de Mayo. This march has been organized in support of the national government and is expected to be well attended. Traffic disruption along the march route is expected.

Fatal Train Crash on August 4 in Train from Germany to Czech Republic to Significantly Disrupt Travel

A fatal train crash that occurred on 4 August around 08:00 local time has caused significant travel disruptions among rail lines. It is reported that the train, Ex 351 from Munich (Germany) to Prague, collided with the OS 7406 passenger train in between the Domaclize and Blizejov train stations. There have been three fatalities and several others have sustained injuries.

High-Level Heat Warnings in Greece to Last Through August 6

On 1 August, officials released the highest level of heat warnings to most of the country. The warnings are extended through 6 August. Temperatures are forecasted to reach 43°C (108°F). There is a possibility for the warnings to be upgraded or extended in the coming days. The dry heat conditions are possible for wildfires.

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