Health Advice for Travellers Swiss Expert Committee for Travel Medicine
Health Advice for Travellers Swiss Expert Committee for Travel Medicine
Health Advice for Travellers Swiss Expert Committee for Travel Medicine
Since mid-January 2024, heavy rainfall has triggered landslides and flooding in south-east Brazil. The state of Rio de Janeiro has been particularly affected. Significant damage to infrastructure has been documented. The city of Rio de Janeiro is currently in a state of emergency.
Expect disruptions to vital services, such as limited access to healthcare, as well as to transport, including public transport and road traffic. Travellers should avoid the affected areas and monitor the situation via local media and embassies.