DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
On 08/03/2026, a flood started in Paraguay, lasting until 18/03/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 1 displaced . [Read more]
On 3/17/2026 2:32:45 PM, an earthquake occurred in Russia potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:43.507km. [Read more]
On 3/17/2026 2:18:00 PM, an earthquake occurred in South Of Kermadec Islands potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
From 17/03/2026 to 17/03/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 213 km/h) NARELLE-26 was active in SWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Papua New Guinea, Australia (vulnerability Low). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 13887 . [Read more]
On 3/17/2026 11:33:48 AM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
Environmental & Science
BBC News – Science & Environment
Nasa is preparing a mission to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. [Read more]
The government says it will step in to clean up some of the biggest illegal rubbish tips in England. [Read more]
The venue broke the record for the most visitors to any museum or gallery in a single year. [Read more]
The King Charles coastal path will allow walkers right of access to the entire coast for the first time. [Read more]
Fly tippers could face up to 20 hours of community service removing rubbish they have illegally dumped. [Read more]
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