India remains on the list of places ‘too dangerous’ to visit for British travellers. Source: AFP
The UK Foreign Office has added eight new countries to the list of places ’too dangerous’ for British tourists, according to a report.
With these additions, which include war-hit areas in the Middle East and Europe, the list now has 24 countries. Both India and Pakistan remain on the list.
The UK Foreign Office issues the list with the intention to ensure the safety of British travellers overseas. The guidance covers potential risks that travellers may face, such as crime, war, terrorism, disease, weather conditions, and natural disasters and lists places accordingly.
The Manchester Evening News in a report said that the eight new places added to the list this year are: Russia, Ukraine, Iran, Sudan, Lebanon, Israel, Belarus, and the Palestinian territories.
The inclusion of these countries comes as wars rage in their neighbourhood. While Ukraine and Russia are warring in Ukraine, the…