DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
From 06/02/2026 to 07/02/2026, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 137 km/h) 10-20252026-26 was active in SWIndian. The cyclone affects these countries: Madagascar (vulnerability High). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.433 million . [Read more]
On 16/01/2026, a flood started in Spain, lasting until 07/02/2026 (last update). The flood caused 2 deaths and 298 displaced . [Read more]
From 06/02/2026 to 07/02/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 148 km/h) MITCHELL-26 was active in SEIndian. The cyclone affects these countries: Australia (vulnerability Low). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 6500 . [Read more]
On 2/6/2026 9:20:14 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 2 thousand in MMI V. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.9M, Depth:27.125km. [Read more]
On 2/6/2026 5:56:52 PM, an earthquake occurred in Off East Coast Of Honshu, Japan potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
Environmental & Science
BBC News – Science & Environment
UKRI boss Ian Chapman said it had been told by the government to "focus and do fewer things better". [Read more]
Countries are racing to secure the critical minerals and rare earths needed to make vital products. [Read more]
Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK's first ever national plan for tackling the substances. [Read more]
A major review called for oversight of water companies in Wales and England to be overhauled. [Read more]
Homes on a street at severe risk of flooding will be bought by a local council. [Read more]
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