Wildfires continue in the province of British Columbia due to the recent heatwave that has affected the area. There are currently over 200 wildfires taking place throughout the province as firefighters and emergency officials try to control them. Expect intense episodes of smoke in the coming days.
A large explosion occurred in the area of Jebel Ali Port at approximately 23:45 local time. Current reports indicate an explosion aboard an oil tanker. Additionally, multiple sources report a fire has broken out at the port.
There will be a unionized metro strike in Athens at 21:00 on 7 July, over a labor dispute with management. The strike will most likely affect all services on Athens metro lines 1, 2, 3 during the strike. This may also cause overcrowding on other forms of public transportation.
Employees of the airport authority Paris Aéroport are planned to participate in a strike on 9 July. The strike will impact services and operations at Paris Orly Airport (ORY), Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), and Paris Le Bourget Airport (LBG).
A protest being led by the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) has been set for 8 July. Supporters will gather beginning at 18:00 local time at Gündoğdu Square. The event will likely cause road disruptions due to high levels of attendance. Police may use force at the event, so travelers should avoid the demonstration.
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.