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Heavy rainfall causes flooding in Asunción : Local media sources reported on June 5 that heavy rainfall caused significant flooding in Asunción, Paraguay. Multiple roadways have been blocked by flooding and fallen trees. Damage to some infrastructure has also been reported. Supply chain disruptions are likely. |
Disruptions due to Tornado near Kansas City, Missouri: Media sources reported on June 3 that a tornado touched down near the Truman Sports Complex in Kansas City, Missouri, United States, at 13:45 local time. The storm overturned several semi-trucks on I-635 and caused traffic disruptions on highways. According to reports, affected locations include Independence, Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, Grain Valley, and surrounding areas. Authorities report damage to trees, power lines, and some structures, with thousands experiencing power outages. Business and transportation disruptions should be expected.
Disruptions due to Tornado near Kansas City, Missouri: Media sources reported on June 3 that a tornado touched down near the Truman Sports Complex in Kansas City, Missouri, United States, at 13:45 local time. The storm overturned several semi-trucks on I-635 and caused traffic disruptions on highways. According to reports, affected locations include Independence, Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, Grain Valley, and surrounding areas. Authorities report damage to trees, power lines, and some structures, with thousands experiencing power outages. Business and transportation disruptions should be expected.
Truck driver unions protest in Bolivia: Media sources on June 3 reported that truck drivers and transport unions will launch blockades and hold protest rallies in El Alto and La Paz, Bolivia, on June 4 over fuel shortages. The union members will march from El Alto to La Paz and will carry out blockades at various locations across the two cities. Additionally, on June 3, truck drivers announced a 24-hour strike in the Sucre and launched street blockades, while in Santa Cruz truckers held rallies at the state’s oil company offices. The expected duration of the blockades is not known at the time of writing. Disruptions to logistics are expected.
Storm causes flight delays at New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport: Media sources indicated that 227 departing flights were delayed at New Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport, India, due to severe thunderstorms and strong winds that had impacted the city since 23:30 local time on May 24. Reports indicated that 17 of the impacted flights were international flights, and 49 inbound flights were also diverted. Lingering flight disruptions are likely until weather conditions improve.
Air traffic workers in Argentina to strike: Media sources report on May 23 that air traffic controllers have announced nationwide staggered strikes across Argentina beginning on May 24. The workers are demanding wage increases. International flights will be impacted from 13:00-17:00 local time on May 24 and from 19:00-23:00 local time on May 30, while domestic flights will be impacted from 19:00-22:00 local time on May 25 and 08:00-11:00 local time on May 27. Additionally, general and non-scheduled commercial aviation will be impacted from 12:00-16:00 local time on May 28 and from 13:00-17:00 local time on May 30. All aviation traffic will be further impacted from 10:00-13:00 local time and from 16:00-19:00 local time on May 31.