Canada issues travel advisories due to flooding and weather warnings in these tourist spots

While travel advisories often warn about crime, there are weather and natural disasters to note when planning a trip.

Ontario recently experienced flooding that closed streets and damaged homes. Weather events can happen anywhere and could present dangers when travelling abroad.

The Government of Canada 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 of the countries with advisories:

On July 23, heavy rains caused severe flooding in the Luzon region, particularly in Bataan, Cavite and Metro Manila.

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There are reports of significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. Roads may become impassable and bridges may be damaged, leading to travel plan disruptions. More rain is expected in the days to come.

China

Risks: Arbitrary enforcement of local laws and a typhoon warning.

Reasons: Invasive security measures have been reported in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Chinese authorities are increasingly detaining ethnic and Muslim minorities in the region without due process.

Typhoon Gaemi made landfall on the eastern coast of China in Fujian province today (July 25). The storm is likely to bring excessive rainfall and violent winds. It may cause flash flooding and landslides.

Transportation, power distribution, water and food supply, telecommunications networks, emergency services and medical care could be impacted.

Taiwan

Risks: Typhoon warning.

Reasons: The Canadian government advises people to avoid all non-essential travel to Taiwan.

Typhoon Gaemi swept across Taiwan on July 24. At least three people have died and another 380 people were reported injured, according to reports today. More than 240,000 people have been forced to flee their homes.

Transportation, power distribution, water and food supply, telecommunications networks, emergency services and medical care will likely be impacted.

Brazil

Risks: Crime and flooding.

Reasons: Crime rates are high throughout the country, particularly in Brasilia, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and São Paulo.

On May 1, heavy rains caused severe flooding in southern Brazil. Rio Grande do Sul was the worst affected, especially Porto Alegre, resulting in several casualties. Major access routes to Porto Alegre have re-opened. There are reports of significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. Hundreds of thousands of people are displaced.

Tanzania

Risks: Crime levels, threat of terrorism and climate change impacts.

Reasons: Extremist groups are active in the northern districts of Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.

Exercise a high degree of caution when travelling near refugee camps in northwestern Tanzania, particularly in the region of Kigoma and to the west of Kagera bordering Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, due to banditry.

Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, occurs

Like many countries, Tanzania is impacted by climate change. Extreme and unusual weather events are becoming more frequent and may affect travel plans. Monitor local news to stay informed on the current situation.

For a complete list of advisories and further information, see the website here.

Lead photo of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan: Dave Weatherall