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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.

Authorities in Tours, France, have evacuated 460 homes as of February 14 due to a gas cylinder fire.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 14, 2025 February 14, 2025

A gas cylinder fire caused the evacuation of at least 460 homes in the vicinity of 159 Rue Saint-Francois in the Tonnelle district of Tours. Authorities have announced a 200-meter evacuation zone, with no reports of injuries. Boulevard Tonnellé, Boulevard Jean Monney, and the nearby railroad line will be closed for the coming hours.

Heavy rainfall across Bolivia may cause further flooding and landslides until at least February 21.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 14, 2025 February 14, 2025

Weeks of heavy rainfall have prompted the Bolivian government to declare a state of emergency in 27 municipalities. The National Service of Meteorology and Hydrology has issued an orange alert through at least February 21. Severe flooding, landslides, and river overflows are expected to continue affecting Bolivia in the coming days.

Dozens of injuries reported from car-ramming attack in Munich, Germany, on February 13.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 13, 2025 February 13, 2025

At least 30 people were injured in a car ramming attack in Munich on February 13 at around 10:30 AM. The incident occurred during a protest organized by the service workers’ union Ver.di, when a car drove into the crowd. A suspect has been taken into custody and the area has been secured by authorities.

From February 17, healthcare workers across Kenya will strike indefinitely.

Advisories / By SafeAbroad / February 13, 2025 February 13, 2025

Starting February 17, healthcare workers in Kenya will strike nationwide. This strike is being organized by The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) following the Kenyan government’s reported inability to uphold the established Collective Bargaining Agreement. The exact start time and duration of the work stoppage is unconfirmed, though it could possibly last several days to weeks.

Advisories

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.

Authorities in Tours, France, have evacuated 460 homes as of February 14 due to a gas cylinder fire.

Heavy rainfall across Bolivia may cause further flooding and landslides until at least February 21.

Dozens of injuries reported from car-ramming attack in Munich, Germany, on February 13.

From February 17, healthcare workers across Kenya will strike indefinitely.

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