Cyclone Nilam has caused heavy rain resulting in flooding in the State of Andhra Pradesh. There have been reports of casualties, infrastructure damage, and distruption in transportation services.
Travelers are advised to monitor the local media and avoid affected areas.
Heavy rain is causing flooding in southern and central Mozambique, including in Maputo, and Kruger National Park in northeastern South Africa. Casualties have been reported and some residents and travelers have been evacuated from affected areas. Additional rainfall is expected. Travelers should expect disruption of transportation, avoid affected areas, and monitor the situation through local…
The first cholera outbreak in Cuba was reported in July 2012 by Cuban health authorities. Since Hurricane Sandy in October 2012, press sources have reported hundreds of cases of cholera throughout the country. Cholera vaccine is available in many countries, excluding the US, but is not currently recommended for travelers. Travelers are advised to use…
Since January 2015, the Taiwan CDC has reported more than 105 locally acquired cases of dengue fever; they are currently reporting more than 2 cases per week. Most of the dengue fever cases have been reported in Kaohsiung Municipality and County. Dengue Fever is one of the most common mosquito borne viral diseases of humans. There…
Multiple landslides have occurred in the eastern district of Bulambuli, resulting in casualties. Traveler should avoid the affected area and monitor local weather reports.
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According to European heath authorities, on October 19th, 2012 the first case of rabies since 1987 was reported. The rabies was found in a red fox from the Western Macedonian Region in Northern Greece. Certain travellers are recommended to receive the rabies vaccination.