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.

The Mexican Government has issued a hurricane warning as Hurricane Karl upgraded to a Category 3 is predicted to affect a 180 miles stretch of coast from Veracruz to Cabo Rojo and tropical storm warnings for the coast between Veracruz and Punta el Lagarto.

Coastal regions of America and East Asia are already affected by a number of storms –and others are developing. These can drastically affect your holiday if you are in the region, and you should ensure your insurance covers you for any outcomes of being exposed to severe weather.