Popular tourism destinations experienced devastating weather events this week.
A typhoon and deadly flooding severely impacted a few countries this week. As residents grapple with the aftermath, tourism is not advised.
The Canadian government’s travel advisory page notes climate change is affecting many countries.
The federal government maintains a Travel Advice and Advisories page to help travellers make informed decisions and travel safely outside Canada.
They analyze trends and incidents affecting international travellers, monitor world events and collect updated reports from different sources.
Here are some countries with updated travel advisories:
Risks: Flooding
Reasons: Heavy rains on Oct. 29 caused flooding and landslides in the southeast of the country, particularly in Valencia Province. The floods have caused dozens of casualties. There are severe disruptions to services and transportation.
Climate change is affecting Spain. Extreme and unusual weather events are becoming more frequent and may affect your travel plans. Monitor local news to stay informed on the current situation.
Risks: Typhoon Kong-rey
Reasons: Canada advises people to avoid all non-essential travel to Taiwan due to Typhoon Kong-rey.
The storm is the biggest typhoon to directly hit Taiwan in nearly 30 years, according to news reports. The storm made landfall on the island’s eastern coast on Oct. 31.
The storm may cause flash flooding and landslides and could severely disrupt the following essential services such as transportation, power distribution and water and food supply.
Risks: Crime, terrorism, kidnapping and Typhoon Kong-rey
Reasons: Areas of Mindanao island should be avoided due to the serious threat of terrorism, kidnapping, high levels of crime, and violent clashes between the security forces and rebel groups.
Typhoon Kong-rey passed through the northernmost Philippine province of Batanes on Oct. 31. The storm may cause flash flooding and landslides and could severely disrupt essential services.
Risks: Violent crime and dengue.
Reasons: Violent crime occurs in Trinidad and Tobago including armed robberies, carjackings, assaults, sexual assaults, kidnappings, murders and home invasions.
Trinidad and Tobago has an updated warning about dengue. Many travel destinations are reporting increasing numbers of dengue cases. Dengue is a risk in tropical and sub-tropical climates worldwide, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas.
It is a viral disease spread to humans by mosquito bites. Dengue can cause flu-like symptoms. In some cases, it can lead to severe dengue, which can be fatal.
Risks: Political and social tensions and the threat of terrorism throughout the country.
Reasons: Since Aug. 22, there have been ongoing demonstrations and violent clashes between protesters and security forces in Jakarta and other cities across Indonesia.
Indonesia also has an updated warning about dengue. Many travel destinations are reporting increasing numbers of dengue cases. Dengue is a risk in tropical and sub-tropical climates worldwide, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas.
It is a viral disease spread to humans by mosquito bites. Dengue can cause flu-like symptoms. In some cases, it can lead to severe dengue, which can be fatal.
For a complete list of advisories and further information, see the website here.
Lead photo in Madrid, Spain: Riccardo
