Lot (France) · According to a diver's report of 12 November 2026 in Lot Caves Conditions there was only 10 cm of water under the portal and the dive failed: you crawl through the sand there with your gear. Check the water level locally. · Temporary, until 12 Dec
Lot (France) · According to a diver's report of 9 November 2026 in Lot Caves Conditions you scrape through the entrance in sidemount (bring a rake if this goes on), visibility is poor until ~10 m past the entrance, you have to climb to get out of S1 and S2 can only be dived 50 m further on. Check the situation locally. · Temporary, until 9 Dec
Lot (France) · According to The Cave To Be the line beyond -80 m was cut (reported in September 2026); in November 2026 we found no confirmation that it has been repaired. Don't plan past that point without checking the situation locally. · Temporary, until 31 Mar
South Wales, Forest of Dean and Mendip (Great Britain) · Until March 2027 parking at Cwm Porth (the Porth yr Ogof car park) is very limited: the nearby Gwaun Hepste car park is closed. Caving groups can pre-book spaces at Cwm Porth with the National Park Authority. · Temporary, until 31 Mar
Riviera Maya (Quintana Roo, Mexico) · Closure reported: in June 2026 a travel guide reported the cenote temporarily closed, and another source earlier called it permanently closed. Check beforehand that it is open. · Temporary, until 31 Mar
No new closures or hazards in the past 60 days.
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