A fire was reported at the Ming Dih chemical factory in the Bang Phli district on 6 July. The fire started early on 5 July and led to multiple explosions. The fire killed 1 person, injured 40, and damaged multiple homes. The fire has been controlled and homes in a 5 km (3 mi) radius have been evacuated.
Unions representing airport workers have called for a 24-hour nationwide strike on 6 July. This strike is in response to and defense of workers impacted by COVID-19. Flight disruptions could occur before and after the strike as officials reschedule flights.
Protests are planned at the Parliament Square on 5 July at 14:00 local time and on 7 July at 12:30 local time to denounce the proposed “Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.” These events may be forcibly dispersed by police if demonstrators fail to adhere to COVID-19 related safety guidelines.
A ‘Kill the Bill’ protest will be held at 14:00 local time on 3 July at College Green. The protest is in opposition to apparent police brutality at previous protests. This may cause disruption to travel within the area. Previous ‘Kill the Bill’ protests have been varied in levels of violence. Therefore, clashes between police and protestors are possible.
Heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms is expected across countries in Europe until 2 July. Countries have increased warning levels due to the impact these storms will have. The effects of the storms are likely to cause travel disruptions for days after the storms clear.
On 2 July, a 24-hour strike is being planned by workers of the Infraestruturas de Portugal railway company. Workers are demanding better working conditions and higher salaries. A similar strike took place on 30 June which resulted in limited train operations throughout the country.
Flooding and heavy rainfall through 1 July in the City of Cape Town and Theewaterskloof municipalities have caused the South African Weather Service to issue a level six orange warning. Heavy rainfall can cause further flooding in low-lying areas. At least 6,300 people have been affected by localized floods.
On 1 July women’s rights activists will gather at Tunel Square in Beyoglu District at 19:00 local time. Also in Ankara, a similar gathering will occur on Sakarya Street at 18:30. Participants will protest Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention. Expect unrest among the local population.
On 30 June at 17:00 local time, a protest is supposed to gather outside the National Congress. The protest is for the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro and against the way the government handled the pandemic. The protest is expected to be peaceful, however, a heavy police presence is expected.
A severe weather warning was issued on 29 June for several southern states in Germany due to heavy rainfall. The torrential rain will likely cause more flooding in the area and additional travel disruptions. Rainfall has also resulted in downed trees and debris. Adverse weather is expected to continue in the coming days.