The south pacific in general is currently experiencing severe weather conditions resulting in higher than normal rainfall and storms. The tropical cyclone season starts in November and runs through to April.

A cold front from the Atlantic is bringing snow across Spain from west to east. The snow is currently affecting the Valencia region as well as Castilla La Mancha, the Murcia region and Andalucia. The heaviest snow falls in Andalucia are forecast for Almeria, Jaen and Granada. Holiday makers wanting to enjoy the winter sun in Benidorm and the Costa Blanca are enjoying views of snow-clad mountains.

Latest updates on motorway traffic and travel during the disruption due to heavy snowfall across the UK.

Tourists going to or in Cuba should be aware that the small core of Hurricane Paula is moving over the Yucatan Channel today and is expected over western Cuba tonight or early Thursday. From Wednesday afternoon tropical winds will  have reached Cuba and heavy rain is expected. Travellers should monitor weather and check with tour operators.

With continuing heavy rain many roads in Honduras have been affected by landslides and flooding. Travellers should check carefully before making travel plans.

Heavy rains and downpours in Mexico over the past few weeks has caused flooding which is affecting the Tlacotalpan World Heritage site, according to reports by the Secretary of Civil Defense. There are serious concerns of severe flood damage in the Historic Monuments Zone, with over 500 buildings already affected.