DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
From 27/08/2026 to 27/08/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 74 km/h) DOLLY-26 was active in Atlantic. The cyclone affects these countries: Guadeloupe, Antigua and Barbuda, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Anguilla (vulnerability High). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm). [Read more]
From 12/08/2026 to 27/08/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 213 km/h) LALA-26 was active in CentralPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: United States (vulnerability Low). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 11938 . [Read more]
On 8/27/2026 2:45:48 PM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 2 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
On 8/27/2026 2:30:20 PM, an earthquake occurred in United States potentially affecting 1 thousand in MMI I. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
From 27/08/2026 to 27/08/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 102 km/h) ETAU-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: [unknown] (vulnerability [unknown]). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm). [Read more]
Environmental & Science
BBC News – Science & Environment
Experts point to 'glacial collapse' as the trigger for deadly floods that have swept through parts of Nepal and Tibet. [Read more]
More than 1,300 people are missing, including dozens of Americans and Canadians. Nepali authorities say more than 380 people have died. [Read more]
Dozens of people contacted BBC Wales following coverage of Sheen's investigation into chemical giant Monsanto. [Read more]
A resident of Carnamoyle says quad bike riders in Lisnagra Woods have been impacting local wildlife. [Read more]
One woman says her father, mother, sister and sister's children were carried away before her eyes. [Read more]
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