DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
On 28/01/2026, a flood started in Australia, lasting until 30/01/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 20 displaced . [Read more]
On 2/5/2026 8:39:41 AM, an earthquake occurred in Kazakhstan potentially affecting 400 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
On 2/5/2026 7:21:24 AM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 130 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:206.697km. [Read more]
From 04/02/2026 to 05/02/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 74 km/h) PENHA-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Philippines (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm). [Read more]
On 03/02/2026, a flood started in Peru, lasting until 05/02/2026 (last update). The flood caused 2 deaths and 0 displaced . [Read more]
Environmental & Science
BBC News – Science & Environment
Trials to restore the saltwater plant to the Humber Estuary are hugely encouraging, experts say. [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]
Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC. [Read more]
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