Severe storms in California are causing delays in air and ground transportation during one of the busiest weeks of the year. While not yet permanent, heavy rain and strong winds have led to disruptions at several major airports in the state.

The San Francisco and Los Angeles international airports have been reporting delays since a flood warning was issued on December 20, affecting coastal areas in particular.

Sri Lanka is reeling after Cyclone Ditwah tore through the country during its peak tourism period, leaving a trail of destruction in some of its most visited regions.
Thousands of international travelers are facing serious travel disruptions in southern Thailand as severe flooding submerges ten provinces, cutting off road access to key tourist hubs just as the high season begins.
The Jamaica Ministry of Tourism has issued a new trade update detailing progress on recovery efforts following the impact of Hurricane Melissa.
Jamaica is counting the cost after Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm to strike the island in decades, slammed into its northern coast, crippling vital tourism infrastructure and halting international travel.
Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 storm, made landfall in Jamaica with sustained winds of nearly 290 kilometers per hour (180 mph) and a central pressure of 917 millibars, making it the most powerful tropical cyclone ever recorded on the island.
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