UK Updates China Travel Advice: Flooding in Tibet and Typhoon Season
The UK FCDO updated its travel advice for China, noting severe flooding and landslides in Gyirong County, Shigatse, Tibet, causing damage to buildings, roads, and communications infrastructure. Authorities warn of further flooding risk. Advice is to stay away from affected areas and follow local guidance. The typhoon season (May to November) affects southern and eastern coastal regions, potentially disrupting air and other transport.
Impact and considerations
The advice covers natural disasters and transport disruption, directly impacting business travelers to Tibet and coastal China, requiring attention to safety and continuity.
Key points
- Severe flooding and landslides in Gyirong County, Shigatse, Tibet, damaged infrastructure.
- Authorities warn of further flooding risk; situation may change rapidly.
- Advice to stay away from affected areas and follow local government guidance.
- Typhoon season (May-November) affects southern and eastern coasts, potentially disrupting transport.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 10 Aug 2026, 18:48
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:03
- Last updated
- 28 Aug 2026, 06:02
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice：China travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 25 Feb 2013, 08:00