As many Canadian “snowbirds” prepare to swap North America’s winter chill for warmer destinations, the tropical getaway they had in mind is now under threat — a rare and destructive weather event is sweeping across Southeast Asia.
On November 28, 2025, Ottawa updated its travel advisories for Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia in response to widespread flooding, landslides and infrastructure collapse triggered by Cyclone Senyar.
The Storm and Its Impacts
Cyclone Senyar — a “once-in-century” system for this region — formed over the Strait of Malacca and rapidly intensified, bringing torrential rains, flash floods, and deadly landslides.
In Indonesia, the hardest-hit region is North Sumatra, including tourist-favourite areas such
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