The EU is providing additional aid to Nepal after devastating floods, including a Humanitarian Air Bridge flight carrying 82 tonnes of supplies and €500,000 in funding. This follows €2 million in emergency aid allocated on 28 August and nearly €3 million already allocated for disaster preparedness in 2026. Several countries are sending equipment via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Nepal due to natural disasters. Nepal regularly experiences earthquakes, floods, and landslides. Medical services are limited. Some areas have increased risk, such as Rasuwa district due to flood damage.
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 1 advisory for Bhutan, indicating it is generally safe. However, medical services are limited, especially in rural areas. Bhutan regularly experiences flooding, landslides, and wildfires, and is vulnerable to earthquakes.
A flash flood hit Grand Canyon National Park on the 29th, leaving over 20 people possibly missing. By the morning of the 30th, 62 people had been evacuated. The flood caused severe damage to infrastructure including Bright Angel Canyon, and some areas are closed. Weather authorities warn of possible thunderstorms and heavy rain, leading to flash floods, mudslides, and rockfalls. Last year, the park attracted over 4.43 million visitors.
The U.S. Department of State advises increased caution in Indonesia due to natural disasters, unrest, and terrorism. Some areas have higher risk, including Central Papua and Highland Papua, where travel is not advised due to civil unrest. Demonstrations are frequent and can turn violent. Natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions may disrupt transportation.
The US State Department updated its travel advisory for Indonesia, maintaining Level 2 'Exercise Increased Caution' due to natural disasters, unrest, and terrorism. Central Papua and Highland Papua are at Level 4 'Do Not Travel' due to civil unrest. It advises avoiding demonstrations and crowds, and being aware of natural disasters and terrorism threats.
The U.S. Department of State advises normal precautions in Norway. Norway is generally safe, but travelers should be aware of landslide and avalanche risks, especially in steep mountains, which can be triggered by heavy rain or snow. Petty theft is a concern in busy tourist areas.
The U.S. Department of State advises normal precautions in Norway. Norway is generally safe, but travelers should be aware of landslide and avalanche risks, especially in steep mountains, which can be triggered by heavy rain or snow. Petty theft is a concern in busy tourist areas.
The UK FCDO has updated travel advice for Costa Rica, covering customs rules, gang-related violence, fines for unauthorized entry into restricted conservation areas, and earthquakes and recent volcanic activity. Travelers are advised to review safety and security information.
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 1 travel advisory for Iceland, advising normal precautions. Iceland has rapidly changing weather, volcanoes, and earthquakes, and petty crime is common in tourist areas. Travelers should review weather and natural disaster information and stay aware.
The U.S. Department of State updated the Taiwan travel advisory summary with no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators, maintaining Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. The advisory notes a risk of natural disasters in Taiwan, including earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, flooding and extreme heat. It also mentions enrolling in STEP for updates and alerts from the American Institute in Taiwan, and reviewing the OSAC security report and CDC travel health information.
The U.S. Department of State reissued its Papua New Guinea travel advisory after periodic review, keeping it at Level 3 'Reconsider Travel' due to crime, civil unrest and piracy, with increased caution urged over kidnapping, unexploded ordnance, inconsistent healthcare and natural disasters. Central Bougainville, particularly near the Panguna mine, and the Highlands region other than Mt. Hagen and Goroka are Level 4 'Do Not Travel.' The advisory notes violent crime including sexual assault, carjackings, home invasions and armed robberies is common; tribal or communal tensions can trigger violence without warning; police presence is limited outside Port Moresby; U.S. government employees nee…