On December 7, severe flooding in the Seychelles islands killed three people and injured dozens more. During the flooding, a blast at an explosives storehouse injured over one hundred people and caused further infrastructural damage in the capital, Victoria. 178 people are confirmed injured in the events thus far. Travel disruptions are expected as flooding and rescue operations remain ongoing.
Over the past year, our team has monitored the myriad of risks that impacted the health, safety, and well-being of student travelers abroad. Since January, SafeAbroad Analysts have logged over 8,000 incidents spanning travel, security, protests, health, disasters, and weather across more than 100 countries. Through this comprehensive lens, our team crafted this year’s Annual Safety Report for International Education, offering a guide for programs to navigate the risks and liabilities associated with international travel and education.
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