Disaster Updates

DISASTER UPDATES

Worldwide Incidents

GDACS DisasterAlerts

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5M, Depth:96.855km) in Japan 25/08/2026 09:07 UTC, 160 thousand in 100km.

On 8/25/2026 9:07:20 AM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 160 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:96.855km. [Read more]

Green notification for tropical cyclone JULIO-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).

From 24/08/2026 to 25/08/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 83 km/h) JULIO-26 was active in EastPacific. 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]

Green notification for tropical cyclone ISELLE-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).

From 23/08/2026 to 25/08/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 111 km/h) ISELLE-26 was active in EastPacific. 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]

Green notification for tropical cyclone TWO-C-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).

From 20/08/2026 to 25/08/2026, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 83 km/h) TWO-C-26 was active in CentralPacific. 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]

Green notification for tropical cyclone LALA-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 11938 .

From 12/08/2026 to 25/08/2026, 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]

Environmental & Science

BBC News – Science & Environment

Tornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged

The south-western village of Pomas was hardest hit, with hundreds of homes damaged and fifteen people taken to hospital. [Read more]

Moon set to turn red as rare partial lunar eclipse graces UK skies

There will be a partial lunar eclipse in the UK on 28 August, and may cause the Moon appear reddish in colour. [Read more]

More downpours and thunderstorms are heading the UK's way [Read more]

World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows

The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service. [Read more]

UK's rarest bird of prey rears new chicks in secret location

The Montagu Harrier successfully nested for the second year running in the same secret location. [Read more]

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