Italy 11.07.2025
Poste Italiane, has advised normal postal operations have been restored in the Veneto region and the Tuscany region following flooding.
Poste Italiane, has advised normal postal operations have been restored in the Veneto region and the Tuscany region following flooding.
La Poste Group has advised the situation in Mayotte is now back to normal.
Heavy rainfall causes flooding in Gujarat.
Media sources reported on July 7 that heavy rainfall has caused flooding in Surat, Navsari, and Bardoli, in Gujarat, India.
Flooding caused traffic disruptions on several roads. Around 500 people were evacuated from Navsari due to high water levels of the Purna and Kaveri rivers.
Business and logistical disruptions are likely as heavy rainfall is forecasted for the region in the coming days.
Flooding in Kolkata.
Media sources on July 8 report that heavy rainfall in Kolkata, West Bengal, India has caused flooding on the same day.
According to reports, traffic disruptions occurred due to waterlogging on several important roadways in the city, like AJC Bose Road, EM Bypass, and Maa Flyover C R Avenue. Most affected areas include Jodhpur Park, Dhakuria, and Behala.
Business and logistic disruptions can be expected.
Aviation workers plan strikes at airports in Italy.
Media sources reported that aviation workers have planned to launch strikes across Italy on July 10.
Unions including ground staff and baggage handlers, are expected to participate.
The strikes are likely to disrupt operations at Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa, Naples Capodichino, and Cagliari Elmas Airports.
Ground delay program at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Government sources reported on July 8 that authorities implemented a ground delay program at John F. Kennedy International Airport (IATA: JFK), United States, due to thunderstorms.
The program was in effect from 13:00 on July 8 to 00:59 local time on July 9, with average delays of 2 hours and 7 minutes.
Česká pošta has advised the temporary disruption caused by the power blackout has been resolved.
All IT systems are now fully operational, and EDI transmissions and customer service activities for letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items have resumed
Adverse weather conditions in the Veneto region is causing disruption to the normal road system.
Collection and delivery of domestic and international letter post and parcels are subject to delays.
The postal codes involved are: 32040, 32043, 32044 and 32046.
Some Italian unions have confirmed a 24-hour strike, commencing at 00.01 CEST on 10 July 2025, involving handling companies.
Non-guaranteed flights could face delays or cancellations, and airport services might be disrupted.
The strike may continue over the following days, depending on the level of strike participation.
The designated operator of Czechia, Česká pošta, wishes to inform Union member countries and their designated operators that, owing to an unforeseen power blackout currently affecting the entire country, all IT systems are down. As a result, EDI transmissions and customer service activities for letter-post, parcel-post and EMS items are temporarily interrupted. Česká pošta is monitoring the situation closely and will resume normal operations as soon as possible.
Flash flooding has hit parts of Texas, United States.
Media sources reported on July 6 that at least 51 deaths were reported in parts of Kerr County, Texas, United States, following severe flash flooding. Torrential rain caused the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet in 45 minutes, leading to severe flooding across Kerr, Travis, and Kendall counties.
Reports indicate that a total of 850 people have been rescued or evacuated in the region.
Business and logistical disruptions are likely to continue till water levels recede.