Category - Asia

From U.S.embassy: The Embassy wishes to advise American citizens about a nationwide “bandh” (strike) that is scheduled to begin on November 11, 2013. Bandh organizers generally try to prohibit vehicular traffic with certain exceptions (e.g., police vehicles, ambulances). Confrontations between protesters and motorists can occur, especially at major chowks (intersections). The organizers have called for […]

From Ottawa: Constituent Assembly elections are scheduled to take place on November 19, 2013. Ongoing political tensions may lead to demonstrations and very disruptive general strikes (bandhs), which could occur at any time and significantly affect transportation, both domestic and international. Avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings, monitor local developments, and follow the advice of […]

CAMBODIA – UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: North-eastern Provinces – UK citizens advised that the Cambodian authorities have warned that the north-eastern provinces of Cambodia may be affected by adverse weather linked to Typhoon Haiyan on Nov. 10 and Nov. 11 . Take extra care and follow local weather advice closely. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cambodia

Japan Hit By 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Off Fukushima Prefecture Coast, Tsunami Advisory Issued (Reuters) – A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck 231 miles east of the Japanese island of Honshu on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. A U.S. Pacific tsunami warning center said there was no destructive widespread tsunami threat following the quake. The Pacific Tsunami […]

Francisco has made a sharp turn toward the northeast which will keep the center of the storm off the coast of Japan. However, it will still bring heavy rain and a risk of flooding to part of the nation. Although the tropical storm has been following a track similar to deadly Typhoon Wipha from last […]

(Reuters) TOKYO- A once-in-a-decade typhoon threatened Japan on Tuesday, disrupting travel and shipping and forcing precautions to be taken at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant. Typhoon Wipha is moving across the Pacific straight towards the capital, Tokyo, and is expected to make landfall during the morning rush hour on Wednesday, bringing hurricane-force winds to […]