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Heavy rainfall has caused major road closures in Gaborone, Botswana, with disruptions expected to continue through February 24.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 21, 2025 February 21, 2025

Heavy rainfall has led to multiple major road closures across Botswana, affecting primarily Gaborone. The rainfall is expected to last until February 24. Closures include portions of the A1 highway along Pitsane and Pitsane-Potlokwe, Block 9 bridges, Molapo Crossing, Segoditshane Road along the Western Bypass, Maoka Junior Bridge, and Jamali Road near Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital.

Protesters will gather in Germany over the coming days due to the February 23 federal election; clashes are possible.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 21, 2025 February 21, 2025

Disruptions are anticipated across Germany in the coming days due to protests surrounding the federal election on February 23. Coalitions of left-wing, anti-fascist, and pro-democracy groups are organizing demonstrations nationwide. Recent protests have seen large turnouts, and possible clashes with police or counter-protesters may endanger bystanders.

Train worker strikes will cause major travel delays in Belgium until at least 10:00 PM on March 2.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 21, 2025 February 21, 2025

Unionized rail workers are on strike in Belgium until at least 10:00 PM on March 2. The strike will severely affect national train service within Belgium and international journeys between Belgium and Luxembourg, Germany, and the Netherlands.

A severe outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Maharashtra, India, had led to 11 fatalities as of February 19.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 19, 2025 February 19, 2025

As of February 19, a severe outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) has led to 211 cases and 11 fatalities. The outbreak can be traced back to the pathogen Campylobacter jejuni, which is typically found in chicken or duck droppings. Symptoms of GBS include muscle weakness, tingling sensations, and paralysis.

Disruptions expected amid foiled terrorist attack in Morocco, on February 19.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 19, 2025 February 19, 2025

Heightened security measures are expected after authorities found weapons and improvised explosive devices, during simultaneous special forces raids in 10 cities including Fez, Tangier, Casablanca, and Tamesna. Attacks were reportedly planned by a senior leader of the Islamic State-Sahel Province, and 12 individuals were arrested. residents have been evacuated and special forces are continuing sweeps of affected areas.

Expect travel disruptions due to ongoing train and tram maintenance in Paris, France, until at least February 28.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 18, 2025 February 18, 2025

Sixteen train and tram lines operating in Ile-de-France, France, are undergoing maintenance from February 17 to 28. The following providers will experience scheduled delays: Paris metro, RER lines, Transilien lines, and Tramway lines.

Plane crash reported at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Canada, on February 17.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 17, 2025 February 17, 2025

A Delta flight traveling from Minneapolis to Toronto has crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on February 17. At least eight individuals have been reported injured. Officials have stated that all passengers and crew have been accounted for. Runways have been closed until at least February 18, causing widespread flight delays and cancellations.

Heavy snowfall and low temperatures are forecast in several regions in Canada until February 19.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 17, 2025 February 17, 2025

Canada’s weather service has announced extreme weather alerts for Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec, Newfoundland, Saskatchewan, and Ontario provinces. Forecasts predict up to 27 inches of snow and temperatures as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit through February 19.

Authorities in far north Queensland, Australia, have reported an outbreak of Melioidosis, with 46 cases and two deaths so far.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 17, 2025 February 17, 2025

Health officials in Queensland have reported 2 deaths and 46 cases of melioidosis, a bacterial disease endemic to Northern Australia that spreads through contact with contaminated soil or water. Symptoms include fever, difficulty breathing, cough with mucus, and could result in sepsis if not treated.

Unionized public transport workers on strike in Sydney, Australia, will likely disrupt travel over the coming week.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 15, 2025 February 15, 2025

Pay negotiations between Sydney’s government and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union collapsed on February 13, causing strikes that are severely impacting public transportation across Sydney. Further cancellations and delays are expected over the next week as negotiations continue.

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Heavy rainfall has caused major road closures in Gaborone, Botswana, with disruptions expected to continue through February 24.

Protesters will gather in Germany over the coming days due to the February 23 federal election; clashes are possible.

Train worker strikes will cause major travel delays in Belgium until at least 10:00 PM on March 2.

A severe outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Maharashtra, India, had led to 11 fatalities as of February 19.

Disruptions expected amid foiled terrorist attack in Morocco, on February 19.

Expect travel disruptions due to ongoing train and tram maintenance in Paris, France, until at least February 28.

Plane crash reported at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Canada, on February 17.

Heavy snowfall and low temperatures are forecast in several regions in Canada until February 19.

Authorities in far north Queensland, Australia, have reported an outbreak of Melioidosis, with 46 cases and two deaths so far.

Unionized public transport workers on strike in Sydney, Australia, will likely disrupt travel over the coming week.

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