Typhoon Shanshan is approaching Japan’s main islands, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue a severe weather warning. The typhoon is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, and potential disruptions to transportation and daily life. Shinkansen bullet train operators have announced potential service suspensions due to the severe weather.
The Delhi Jal Board has announced a 24-hour water supply disruption in several north Delhi areas starting Thursday morning due to interconnection work on the Punjabi Bagh water main. The disruption will affect areas including Kewal Park, Lawrance Road, and Punjabi Bagh, impacting residents from 9 am on August 8 to 9 am on August 9.
Local train services in Mumbai were disrupted for an hour on Wednesday morning after a bamboo structure fell on an overhead wire between Sion and Matunga stations. This resulted in numerous commuters walking on railway tracks to reach their offices. The incident occurred amidst a warning of heavy rain in the city.
A global IT outage, attributed to an antivirus program update, has caused widespread disruptions in the travel industry, affecting airlines, airports, and passengers worldwide. IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India have cancelled or delayed flights, and passengers are advised to check flight statuses before heading to the airport.
Train services between Kasara and Titwala stations in Thane, Maharashtra were suspended on Sunday morning due to heavy rains and a tree fall, causing disruptions on the busy Kalyan-Kasara route. Soil erosion, a fallen tree, and an overhead equipment (OHE) pole tilting disrupted rail traffic, affecting suburban and long-distance train services.
Climate protests are increasingly disrupting sporting events, sparking debate about their effectiveness. While athletes and fans often sympathize with the cause, the methods used can be controversial, raising questions about whether they ultimately hinder the message. This article explores the history of protests in sports, highlighting the delicate balance between raising awareness and avoiding counterproductive disruption.
Several Household Cavalry horses have escaped their handlers and are running loose in central London, causing significant disruption and injuries. The horses reportedly became spooked during their morning exercise on Horseguards Parade in Whitehall, and one of them collided with a black cab, while others were seen running amok on pavements. One witness reported seeing a soldier fall to the floor after being struck by a horse, while bystanders screamed in fear. The injured soldier is currently being treated under a blue tarpaulin tent on Buckingham Palace Road, which has been closed along with several other roads in the area. Two horses have been contained near Limehouse, but one remains at large and has been spotted as far away as Shadwell. The Metropolitan Police and the London Ambulance Service are working together to locate the horses and provide medical assistance to any victims.
Emergency services responded to reports of a person being struck by a train between Kingston and Teddington, leading to the closure of all lines in the area. Power was shut off to allow access for emergency workers, but lines have since reopened. However, delays are expected to continue until the end of the day for South Western Railway trains. The incident also affected Tube lines, with multiple services experiencing delays.
Heathrow Airport, the United Kingdom’s busiest, is facing major disruption as 800 members of the Unite union prepare to strike for a week. The industrial action, which is set to begin on Tuesday, May 7 and end on Monday, May 13, will involve firefighters and staff in airside operations, passenger services, trolley operations, and campus security. The dispute stems from the airport’s plans to outsource hundreds of roles in a bid to save £40 million. Unite, which represents the affected workers, has accused Heathrow Airport Ltd (HAL) of engaging in a “race to the bottom” and called for the introduction of multilateral collective bargaining. The airport, on the other hand, claims it has contingency plans in place and anticipates minimal impact on passenger journeys.
