Category - Asia

7
Oct

Typhon Danas: heading to Japan, S. Korea

Typhoon Danas rocked parts of Ryukyu Islands on Monday and now has its sights set on southern Japan and South Korea. Wind gusts to 195 kph (120 mph) were felt across Yoron Island, as the eye of Danas passed directly overhead on Monday. A destructive storm surge of 2.5-3.5 meters (8-12 feet), damaging winds over […]

7
Oct

Typhoon Fitow: Update: eastern China

2 killed, 2 missing as Typhoon Fitow rams into eastern China, with heavy rains, causing widespread power cuts. Highest Red Alert in place. Dozens of flights to and from Wenzhou airport in Zhejiang cancelled while bullet trains and coach services in several cities remain suspended. e-Travel Alerts

30
Sep

Vietnam: Central provinces: Typhoon Wutip

UK FCO TRAVEL ADVICE: – UK citizens advised that Typhoon Wutip is due to hit the central provinces of Vietnam (including Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, and Thua Thien-Hue) and surrounding areas between today (Sept 30th) and Oct. 1st. If you are planning to visit Central Vietnam you should check with your tour operator […]

24
Sep

Northern Philippines: Flooding

Torrential rainfall across the northern Philippines, including the capital city of Manila, has led to widespread flooding problems since the weekend. Former Typhoon Usagi passed north of the Philippines on Friday before moving westward and making landfall in China on Sunday. Many times when a tropical system takes this track, the southwest monsoon will be […]

20
Sep

Northern Philippines: Typhoon Usagi

Northern Provinces – The Philippines have evacuated northern coastal villages and suspended ferry services as Typhoon Usagi, a category 5 storm approaches. Storm alerts issued for Batanes Island and 15 provinces on Luzon Island. Power and communications in the area have been cut off for safety reasons and hospitals were put on alert as disaster […]

5
Sep

Myanmar – Update from Ottawa: obtain your business visa before travelling

Latest update: The Entry/Exit Requirements tab was updated – obtain your business visa before travelling. Updated on 2013-09-04 12:03 pm http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/burma-myanmar?utm_source=burma-myanmar&utm_medium=travel_en&utm_campaign=mailout_links&utm_content=2013-09-04%2012:03%20pm